Measles Coverage

CDC urges vaccination amid rise in measles cases in the US and globally

(CNN) -- US health officials are warning doctors about the dramatic rise in measles cases around the world, and advising families traveling to a measles-affected country to get babies as young as 6 months vaccinated before they go.

By Brenda Goodman, CNN

What to know about measles

Here's what you need to know about measles, the vaccine and how to protect yourself and your family.

David Weber, MD, MPH, from UNC Health

Why are measles cases popping up across the United States? Here's what to know about the highly contagious virus

(CNN) -- Nearly two dozen cases of measles have been reported since December 1, according to an alert from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. International travel, coupled with declining global vaccination rates, is probably behind this spate of cases, experts say.

By Amanda Musa and Carma Hassan, CNN

Measles is a renewed global threat after 22 million babies missed their vaccines during the pandemic, CDC warns

The global threat of measles has become worse after 22 million babies missed their vaccinations because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Wednesday.

By Maggie Fox, CNN

Samoan government closes to focus on measles crisis

The closure was announced by Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi on Monday.

Study says measles can give your body 'immune amnesia'

A new study shows the measles virus may cause long-term damage to your immune system.

The US eliminated measles in 2000. The current outbreak could change that

There's a "reasonable chance" the United States will lose its measles elimination status in October because of ongoing measles outbreaks in New York, according to Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent

On the Record Extra: Cooper, Berger, Cohen discuss Medicaid expansion, measles threat

Political leaders on either side of the aisle and North Carolina's secretary of Health and Human Services offer their positions on whether the state should expand the program that provides medical coverage for the poor and how well prepared the Tar Heel State is for a measles outbreak.

Durham County officials: Patient tested negative for measles

The Durham County Department of Public Health said the measles test of a county resident came back negative.

Deborah Strange, WRAL digital journalist

Durham officials awaiting definitive test results on possible measles case

Public health officials in Durham County said Monday that students and staff at a local preschool might have been exposed to measles last week.

Durham preschool identified as second location of possible measles exposure

Public health officials in Durham County said Monday that students and staff at a local preschool might have been exposed to measles last week.

Sloane Heffernan, WRAL anchor/reporter, & Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor

Durham County medical director provides update on possible measles case

Dr. Arlene Sena, Durham County's medical director, provides updated information into the investigation of a possible case of measles.

Possible case of measles in Durham County

Public health officials in Durham County issued a warning Saturday about a possible case of measles because there may have been exposures in the community.

Durham officials warn of possible measles exposure

Public health officials in Durham County issued a warning Saturday about a possible case of measles because there may have been exposures in the community.

A measles outbreak where you live? Study ranks US places at highest risk

A new study ranks the US counties at highest risk of a measles outbreak, with the areas surrounding Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami topping the list.

By Michael Nedelman, CNN

Dr. Mask: It's only a matter of time before the measles are in NC

Measles is a growing concern across the country. Dr. Mask says the measles are not in North Carolina yet, but it is a concern.

Wake Forest mom says vaccinations not a 'one size fits all' issue after son has serious reaction

A Wake Forest mother wants to get her child vaccinated, but says a horrible skin reaction to a vaccine when her son was 2-months-old has stopped her from doing so.

Wait, why does Scientology have a cruise ship?

The Freewinds, a cruise ship belonging to the Church of Scientology, was quarantined this week in the Caribbean with an apparent case of measles. This has led to a number of questions, including: Wait, why does Scientology have a cruise ship?

Another port of call, another quarantine for cruise ship where measles reported

Authorities in Curacao announced Friday they will quarantine a ship with 300 people aboard that is heading to the Dutch Caribbean island after they were banned from disembarking in nearby St. Lucia because of a confirmed case of measles.

Here's why cruise ships are the ideal incubators for measles and other diseases

A crew member fell ill with measles, prompting fears of an outbreak on a cruise ship owned by the Church of Scientology -- and it's the latest reminder that infectious diseases can spread among hundreds of people.

By Nicole Chavez, CNN

Measles cases nationwide expand, most in 25 years

According to the CDC, 704 cases have been reported in 2019 alone.

One student wasn't vaccinated against measles. 21 others got sick.

Public officials and health experts had given several warnings: Do not allow a student in school if they had not been vaccinated against measles. During New York City's largest measles outbreak in a decade, a school in Brooklyn ignored that advice.

Tyler Pager, New York Times

18-year-old who defied parents to get vaccinated testifies to Senate

High school senior Ethan Lindenberger told a Senate Committee how he pursued scientific facts about vaccines and made the decision to become fully inoculated when he turned 18, defying his mother, who Ethan says developed strong anti-vaccine views largely from social media.

Japan Battles Worst Measles Outbreak in Years

Health officials in Japan are combating the country's worst measles outbreak in years, with many infections clustered among attendees of a Valentine's Day gift fair and a religious group that avoids vaccinations.

Austin Ramzy and Hisako Ueno, New York Times

As measles outbreak flares, vaccination rates soar and some come off the fence

As a measles outbreak has flared, vaccination rates have soared in a state where the percentage of residents who decline vaccines for nonmedical reasons -- 7.5 percent, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- is the highest in the country.

Kirk Johnson, New York Times