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After nearly 1,000 cases, here's how South Carolina officials beat back a measles outbreak
After six months and nearly 1,000 cases, a measles outbreak in South Carolina came to an end. Here's how officials got it under control.
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Measles elimination isn’t a trophy you win once. It’s a condition you maintain.
The Lancet: 2,280 US cases in 2025 + 910 more in the first 6 weeks of 2026.
Vaccines work.
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"Measles vaccinations were the most effective single containment tool."
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Measles case tied to DC visitor prompts Maryland health alert and exposure warnings
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Measles case tied to DC visitor prompts Maryland exposure warnings
A Washington, D.C., resident who visited Maryland tested positive for measles, state health officials said, amplifying calls for testing and vaccinations after recent uptick in cases.
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“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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Measles spreading undetected in WA? Health officials are worried
“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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Measles spreading undetected in WA? Health officials are worried
“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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Measles spreading undetected in WA? Health officials are worried
“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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Manitoba reported more measles cases in the first four months of this year — 519 confirmed and 42 probable — than it did in all of 2025.
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More measles in Manitoba than rest of Canada combined; provincial numbers in first four months of year exceed all of 2025
Manitoba reported more measles cases in the first four months of this year — 519 confirmed and 42 probable — than it did in all of 2025.
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Get Vaccinated.
An adverse reaction might be
1:100,000 to 1:10,000,000
Disease complications might be
1:2 or 1:5
Mortality from a disease varies from
1:10 meningitis
1:60 COVID
1:1000 Measles
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The latest measles map from the CDC...
CDC COVID wastewater and flu activity maps continue to show very low to no activity.
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“The outbreak in Utah is currently the largest in the nation.” www.cidrap.umn.edu/measle….
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Measles case counts mount in Utah, Arizona, while Bangladesh, Guatemala battle deadly outbreaks
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Measles case counts: Utah and Arizona report new cases as Bangladesh and Guatemala amass pediatric deaths.
Read more: ow.ly/Vt6O50YTBTQ
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Remember that old children’s song about Miss Lucy’s sick baby and the Lady with the Alligator Purse?
“Mumps” said the doctor.
“Measles” said the nurse.
“Nothing” said the lady with the alligator purse.
We are at the point where The Lady with the Alligator Purse is running HHS.
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“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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Measles spreading undetected in WA? Health officials are worried
“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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Measles spreading undetected in WA? Health officials are worried
“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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Measles spreading undetected in WA? Health officials are worried
“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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Measles spreading undetected in WA? Health officials are worried
“We are entering a new, more dangerous stage of measles spread in Washington.”
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How to detect a single case of measles in a population of >1 million people?
Wastewater sequencing picked it up from 0.000005% of ~1 billion sequencing reads!
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Parents: As you get ready for travel, make sure you and your loved ones are protected against measles before departure, no matter where you are going. The best way to protect against measles is with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
More info: www.cdc.gov/measles/reso...
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#Measles update: In the first 4 months of 2026, there have been 1,814 confirmed measles cases (& doubtless many more that were never confirmed).
For context: That's 79% of the total for the entirety of 2025 — but in 4 months, not 12. www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
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Three new measles cases were reported in South Florida in April as the state, for two consecutive months, ranks fourth in the U.S. for the highest number of cases this year.
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Three new measles cases reported in South Florida; state still ranks fourth in U.S.
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The surprising thing here is that CDC staff were allowed to send out a communication to state and local health departments. Still no direct public messaging about measles, however.
#IDsky #pediatrics #publichealth #EpiSky #healthpolicy
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CDC warns additional measles cases expected during busy travel season
The CDC said 1,792 confirmed measles cases have been reported across the United States as of April 23.
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“When vaccination rates drop, preventable diseases come back, & measles is one of the clearest examples of that..We have seen declining vaccination rates since before Covid, & it has gotten significantly worse since Covid. We have to get back on track” www.statnews.com/2026/04/….
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In her own words: Surgeon general nominee Nicole Saphier expresses enthusiasm and caution for MAHA
Examining the past statements and writings of Trump's third surgeon general nominee, Dr. Nicole Saphier, on vaccines, autism, peptides, diet and more.
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It’s the 39th case this year in Washington state.
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Another measles case near Tri-Cities. Possible exposures at this restaurant
It’s the 39th case this year in Washington state.
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The Boise School District alerted parents and families in the community, and says schools are operating normally.
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State health officials report measles virus found in Ada County wastewater
The Boise School District alerted parents and families in the community, and says schools are operating normally.
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