Measles is making a comeback in the US. 2025 has seen over 1, 000 cases reported. This is the second time in a quarter-century that the numbers have been this high. The main issue is a large outbreak in West Texas. It has spread to New Mexico, Oklahoma, and possibly Kansas. The numbers are likely much higher than reported. Many cases go unreported. The average numb...
The world might be facing a "post-herd immunity" era for measles. This is a scary thought. In recent times, measles has been popping up in places with low vaccination rates. This includes parts of the American south-west, Mexico, and Canada. The United States is currently experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 25 years. The outbreak started in west Texas and...
Measles is back with a vengeance. The U. S. has seen over 900 cases so far this year, spreading across 29 states. Texas is the hotspot, with hundreds of confirmed cases. But why is this happening? The main culprit is low vaccination rates. Most people who got measles this year either skipped the vaccine or their vaccination status is unknown. Measles is no joke. It ...
The United States is currently battling its biggest measles outbreak in 25 years. The Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has made a surprising move. He has asked federal health agencies to look into new treatments for measles. These treatments could include vitamins and other supplements. This decision has sparked concern among health expert...
Measles has made a surprising comeback, and it's causing quite a stir. A recent baseball game in Texas, attended by nearly 40, 000 people, has become the epicenter of a potential measles outbreak. The unidentified patient, who attended the Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game on April 19, has sparked concerns among health officials. This is the first reported c...
Measles is making a comeback in the US. Texas is at the center of this health crisis, with 663 confirmed cases as of Tuesday. This is a significant jump from the 646 cases reported just a week earlier. The situation is particularly dire in Gaines County, where 396 cases have been confirmed. The state's health department is working hard to control the spread, but the ...
In a short time, a new health secretary has made big changes to the Department of Health and Human Services. This person has fired many public health workers, met with governors wanting to limit unhealthy foods in government programs, and sent mixed messages about vaccines during measles outbreaks. They have also promised to find causes of rising autism rates in th...
Measles is back in the news, and it's not good news. Three states—Louisiana, Missouri, and Virginia—have all reported their first measles cases of 2025. The common thread? All three cases are linked to international travel. This should not be a surprise. Measles is highly contagious and can spread rapidly, especially when people travel internationally. It's a sta...
The United States has seen over 800 measles cases this year. The majority of these cases are in West Texas, where an outbreak has been ongoing since January. Most people who catch measles have not been vaccinated. However, a small number of cases, about 3%, are in people who have been fully vaccinated with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) shot. This is known...
In Texas, a measles outbreak has hit hard, infecting hundreds and sadly taking the lives of three individuals, including two young children. Amidst this crisis, a doctor named Ben Edwards found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Edwards was caught on video treating patients while sporting a measles rash, a clear sign of infection. This wasn't just an...