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.
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Measles cases are rising in the US, mainly among those who are unvaccinated: Health officials
Measles cases surge in multiple states, mostly among unvaccinated kids
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Measles cases are on the rise, including in NYC. Know the symptoms, what to do
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Measles cases rising in US, health officials say: Here's why
Measles cases have been reported in Alaska, Georgia, New York, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the CDC. All of the people infected are unvaccinated. RELATED: Flu season docto
Measles outbreak declared in Lea County as Texas cases continue to increase
Other states reporting measles cases are Alaska, Georgia, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island, according to USA TODAY. Here's what to know about the measles outbreak in New Mexico. The first case of measles in Lea County prompted the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) to declare an outbreak on Feb.
Nearly 100 Sickened With Measles As Outbreak Spreads In Texas, New Mexico
Cases of the highly contagious disease are expected to rise and potentially spread to other states where vaccination rates are low.
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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.