Measles Outbreak

Amid Measles Outbreak, Texas Looks To Make Vaccine Exemptions Even Easier

Exemption rates in Texas have been rising for nearly two decades, with a dramatic spike over the last five years.
By JIM VERTUNO, AP

Measles Alert In New Jersey After Infected Person Attends Sold-Out Shakira Show

Anyone who attended the MetLife concert may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus, state health officials said.
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More Babies Are Getting Vaccinated Early As Texas Measles Outbreak Continues

Children typically receive their first measles vaccine around their first birthday, but given the current outbreak, it's now available starting at 6 months old.
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Measles Cases In The U.S. Just Hit 1,000. RFK Jr. Still Isn't Taking It Seriously.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has downplayed the deadly spread and promoted a range of unproven treatments.
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RFK Jr. Tells CDC To Go All In On Bogus Vitamin ‘Cures’ For Measles

The health secretary has been promoting vitamin A and other unproven treatments for a disease that is highly preventable with a vaccine.
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RFK Jr. Spreads Misleading Measles Vaccine Claim Amid U.S. Outbreaks

Nearly 900 cases of measles have been reported nationwide this year.
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RFK Jr. Tells New Parents To 'Do Your Own Research' On Vaccines

"We live in a democracy," the health secretary said when asked for his advice to new parents.
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Measles Cases In U.S. Hit Nearly 900, With More Than 600 Cases In Texas

Of those infected across the U.S., 97% of cases came from those who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown.
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Father Of Girl With Measles Who Died Stands By Decision Not To Vaccinate Her

Peter Hildebrand said he would still “absolutely not" vaccinate his children.
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What To Do If There's A Measles Case In Your Area

Doctors share what you should do whether you're vaccinated, unvaccinated, immunocompromised or have young children.
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