U.S. measles cases hit 1,277—the worst outbreak since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, surpassing 2019's peak ...

America has reached another grim milestone as the number of confirmed cases of the measles hit a record high since the US ...

The CDC spokesperson said, "The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect against measles and its complications." "Disease symptoms are generally milder in vaccinated people," the spokesperson said.

The CDC said in May that more than twice as many measles have come from outside of the U.S. compared to May of last year. Most of those are in unvaccinated Americans returning home.

The CDC said in May that more than twice as many measles have come from outside of the U.S. compared to May of last year. Most of those are in unvaccinated Americans returning home.

As of June 20, 23 measles cases have been confirmed in Gallatin, Flathead, Yellowstone and Hill counties. No cases have been confirmed in Lewis and Clark County residents at this time, officials said.

The CDC said in May that more than twice as many measles have come from outside of the U.S. compared to May of last year. Most of those are in unvaccinated Americans returning home.

CDC said there have been 23 outbreaks this year, and nearly 90% of cases are outbreak-associated. Last year, there were 285 measles cases, so numbers are much higher this year, led by big outbreaks in ...

Measles symptoms typically appear seven to 14 days after exposure. They include a high fever — above 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit — and a cough, runny nose, or red eyes.

The increased concern about measles cases can be attributed to falling vaccination rates and to increased travel, which can result in unvaccinated people acquiring measles abroad and bringing it back ...