Measles

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that causes fever, cough, and a distinctive rash. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Why it’s in the news: Measles is in the news due to a significant outbreak in Pennsylvania and other regions, leading to hospitalizations, deaths, and public health responses.

Latest on Measles

• PA measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest since disease was eliminated
• How big is Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak?
• Measles Is Forcing Hospitals to Adapt to a New Normal
• Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths
• CDC measles death count still lags Pennsylvania’s
• Bangladesh launches measles vaccination drive amid deadly outbreak
• The US resurgence of measles is forcing hospitals and health systems to adopt new protocols and procedures to deal with a disease they thought was in the past.

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