Several states are working to contain measles outbreaks after authorities confirmed that a school-age child has died from the disease in Texas. Officials in Texas announced the child's death Wednesday,
As of March 8, 245 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. According to the CDC, there have been three outbreaks in 2025.
CT health officials said getting vaccinated is the best way to stay protected against the measles amid an outbreak. Here's what to know.
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Health officials are urging Mainers to get vaccinated as measles cases grow across the U.S. Right now, Texas is reporting at least 200 cases, and New Mexico is now at 30. There have been confirmed cases in several other states including Rhode Island.
Measles cases also have been reported in Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. The CDC defines an outbreak as three or more related cases.
One case of measles was confirmed in Rhode Island in January, a young unvaccinated child who had recently traveled internationally. This was the state's first reported case since 2013. Speaking on ...
“As of February 27, 2025, a total of 164 measles cases were reported by 9 jurisdictions: Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island and Texas ...