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Bookmark or Share- Understanding measles and the current outbreak - Mayo Clinic ...Rick Thiesse. March 21, 2024. Measles used to be a common childhood illness years ago. At the beginning of this century, measles had been declared eliminated from the country. But now, measles, one of the most contagious diseases to spread, is returning at a record pace as 17 states have reported measles cases in 2024.
- Measles Cases and Outbreaks | CDCWhat to Know. How serious is measles? Can I get measles while traveling? Why are some fully vaccinated people getting measles? How do I protect myself? Why is there more measles activity? How does CDC assess measles outbreak risk? Weekly Measles Cases by Rash Onset Date. 2023-2024* (as of April 25, 2024)
- Assessing Measles Outbreak Risk in the United States | CDCCDC. Assessing Measles Outbreak Risk in the United States. April 4, 2024, 4:45 PM EDT. Print. Updates on respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable diseases. What’s New? Global measles activity is increasing.
- Measles - World Health Organization (WHO)Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. It can cause severe disease, complications, and even death. Measles can affect anyone but is most common in children. Measles infects the respiratory tract and then spreads throughout the body.
- US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?The U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention documented 113 cases as of April 5. There have been seven outbreaks and most of U.S. cases — 73% — are linked to those flare-ups. Still, the count is lower than some recent years: 2014 saw 667 cases and 2019 had 1,274. Why is this a big deal?
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