Tag Archives: Measles

A 1990 Measles Outbreak Shows How the Disease Can Roar Back – The New York Times

A 1990 Measles Outbreak Shows How the Disease Can Roar Back  The New York Times Ten countries in the Americas report measles outbreaks in 2025  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) What to know about measles risks and vaccination recommendations in Wisconsin  PBS Wisconsin Measles Takes Root in Mexico  Think Global Health Measles outbreak worsens in North America, 18 dead so far this year, PAHO …

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Virginia’s health department investigates another measles exposure at Dulles Airport

Virginia’s health department investigates another measles exposure at Dulles Airport

The Virginia Department of Health has been notified of a confirmed case of measles at Dulles International Airport on Aug. 12. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The Virginia Department of Health has been notified of a confirmed case of measles at Dulles International Airport on Aug. …

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Wisconsin DHS warns of possible measles exposure at Beloit, Roberts travel centers – Channel 3000

Wisconsin DHS warns of possible measles exposure at Beloit, Roberts travel centers – Channel 3000

Wisconsin DHS warns of possible measles exposure at Beloit, Roberts travel centers  Channel 3000 Health officials warn of possible measles exposures at travel centers in Wisconsin  WLUK Out-of-state traveler may have exposed Wisconsinites to measles  WISN Measles exposure alert in Beloit: DHS urges people to check vaccine status  WKOW Wisconsin Health Department warns of possible measles exposure at two service stations  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Source …

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Texas has declared its measles outbreak over. The threat still looms. – The Washington Post

Texas has declared its measles outbreak over. The threat still looms.  The Washington Post Measles outbreak that sickened more than 700 declared over in Texas  ABC News State declares deadly West Texas measles outbreak over after seven months  KXAN Austin State officials declare West Texas measles outbreak over  CIDRAP The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Over, Officials Say  The New York Times Source link

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Colorado now has 21 measles cases, health officials warn about a possible exposure at DIA

Colorado now has 21 measles cases, health officials warn about a possible exposure at DIA

Public health officials confirmed another case of super-transmissible, vaccine-preventable measles on Monday — the state’s 21st case this year, which is far more than usual. The case is in a Mesa County adult whose vaccination status is unknown. They may have had a common exposure with another Mesa County case reported last week.  Erin Minnerath, deputy director of Mesa County …

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2 new measles cases reported in western Montana

2 new measles cases reported in western Montana

BOZEMAN, Mont. — On Aug. 18, two new measles cases were reported in western Montana. The Gallatin County Health Department reported a new exposure site that occurred on Aug. 12 at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport on Southwest flight 2740. The time of exposure was from 6:37 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. According to the airport’s website, Southwest flight 2740 was inbound …

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The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Over, Officials Say – The New York Times

The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Over, Officials Say  The New York Times Measles outbreak is over, Texas health officials say  CNN Measles outbreak that sickened more than 700 declared over in Texas  ABC News Texas has declared its measles outbreak over. The threat still looms.  The Washington Post State officials declare West Texas measles outbreak over  CIDRAP Source link

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The West Texas Measles Outbreak Has Ended

The West Texas Measles Outbreak Has Ended

A large measles outbreak in Texas that has affected 762 people has now ended, according to an announcement Monday by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The agency says it has been more than 42 days since a new case was reported in any of the counties that previously showed evidence of ongoing transmission. The outbreak has contributed to …

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Texas declares measles outbreak over

Texas declares measles outbreak over

The Texas measles outbreak that sickened 762 people since late January is over, state health officials said Monday. Health officials have not confirmed a new case in the affected counties in more than 42 days, passing the threshold used to declare measles outbreaks over. The last outbreak-related case in Texas was on July 1, according to state data. Two young …

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