U.S. Measles Cases Rise Nationwide: Should We Worry In RI?
See five things Rhode Islanders need to know about the current outbreaks and other pertinent facts about measles.
Measles cases are rising in the US, mainly among those who are unvaccinated: Health officials
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. with infections confirmed in at least five states this year, and primarily spreading among unvaccinated people.
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Reduced Vaccination Rates May Allow Spike in Measles Cases
Overall, unvaccinated children are at the greatest risk for measles, according to the CDC. The CDC currently recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine for all children, with a first dose at age 12-15 months and a second dose at age 4-6 years.
US CDC reports five-fold increase in weekly measles cases as Texas outbreak grows
Texas Measles Map Shows Hardest Hit Counties as Outbreak Grows
Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, rising from 58 in just 3 days
Two states have reported recent measles outbreaks. Is Wisconsin at risk?
Wisconsin has not reported a measles case since April 2024, though vaccination rates for the disease are lagging.
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Measles cases are on the rise, including in NYC. Know the symptoms, what to do
According to the CDC, measles symptoms appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus and typically include high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes. Measles rash appears three to five days after the first symptoms. Koplik's spots, tiny white spots that may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin
Do you need a measles booster? Here’s what experts say
The best way to stay protected against measles is to get vaccinated, according to experts. The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is 93% effective against measles after one dose and 97% effective against measles after two, according to the CDC .