measles, MMR vaccine and public health

Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates
In efforts to prevent even broader spread, public health officials in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma are working around the clock to raise vaccination rates and otherwise help protect vulnerable communities – work that is challenged by the spread of disinformation.
Colorado health officials urge residents to get vaccinated amid measles outbreak
Officials are hoping to get vaccination rates back up. On Thursday, Colorado state officials sent messages and emails to nearly 63,000 families with children ages 4-6 whose records show their child may be overdue for an MMR vaccine.
Wisconsin health officials warn of measles risk during spring break travel
Only 84.8% of the state's kindergartners had received two doses of the measles vaccine in 2023-2024, third-lowest among states.
Wisconsin health experts encourage travelers to check vaccination status ahead of Spring Break traveling
As many Wisconsinites prepare to travel for Spring Break, Public Health Madison & Dane County experts are encouraging travelers to check their vaccination status for measles.
Madison health officials warn spring break travelers to check measles vaccination status
As spring break approaches, Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) officials urge travelers to verify they are vaccinated against the measles.
Wisconsin DHS urges vaccinations as measles cases rise ahead of spring break travel
Wisconsin health officials are urging residents to take safety precautions with spring breaks fast approaching and measles cases rising across the United States
A Texas church school ranked last in state measles vaccination rates. Its pastor rejoiced
When a Texas pastor learned his church’s school ranked last in the state for measles vaccination rates, he didn’t get upset.
What You Actually Need to Know About Measles and the MMR Vaccine
While public health authorities in Texas and elsewhere are doing their best to contain the latest outbreaks, RFK Jr. is going ...
How long do measles vaccines last? Do adults need booster shots? Five things to know
“Infected people are contagious from 4 days before the rash starts through 4 days afterward. The incubation period for measles, from exposure to fever, is usually about 7-10 days, and from exposure to ...
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RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines
There sat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, at a Steak ’n Shake with Fox News host Sean Hannity, ...
Wisconsin at risk of measles outbreak. Its kindergartner vaccination rates among lowest in U.S.
Wisconsin kindergartners have one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country against measles, which can cause serious illness in young kids.
Immunization rates against measles are declining in Central Florida
Osceola County’s immunization rate is the lowest in Central Florida at 86.9 percent. Across the WESH 2 viewing area, nearly every county is below the statewide rate of 90.6 percent, with the ...
VERIFY: Claim that Vitamin A can be used to treat measles needs context
While Vitamin A can support recovery and help prevent complications, it does not directly fight the measles virus, prevent ...
Almost 7 in 10 concerned about measles outbreak: Poll
More than two-thirds of respondents in a new poll say they are concerned about the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. In a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday, 69 percent of ...