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The US has over 900 measles cases & 10 states have outbreaks. Here’s what to know:

Saturday, May 3 by The Associated Press

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — One-fifth of states have active measles outbreaks as confirmed cases nationwide keep ticking up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC's confirmed measles case count is 935, more than triple the amount seen in all of 2024. The three-month outbreak in Texas accounts... Read More.

US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know:

Saturday, April 12 by The Associated Press

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, capping a week in which Indiana joined five others states with active outbreaks, Texas grew by another 60 cases, and a third measles-related death was made public.Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed in a televised Cabinet meeting on... Read More.

Texas reaches 400 measles cases as US deals with outbreaks in 5 states

Saturday, March 29 by The Associated Press

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health WriterAP — At least five states have active measles outbreaks as of Friday, and Texas' is the largest with 400 cases.Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said. Other states with outbreaks —... Read More.