Tag: Measles Outbreak

Yates County Public Health officials are sounding the alarm over rising measles cases in the U.S. and the region, while local vaccination rates remain worryingly low. As of mid-March, the United States has … more: Measles threat grows as Yates County warns of low vaccination rates

With measles cases on the rise in New York, Governor Kathy Hochul has launched a new web portal aimed at improving public access to vaccines and health information. The initiative comes as health … more: Governor Hochul launches measles vaccine portal amid rising cases in New York

Health officials have confirmed the first measles case outside New York City this year—a 5-year-old child in Suffolk County. This marks the state’s third case in 2025 amid a growing national outbreak. … more: First measles case outside NYC confirmed in New York

Tompkins County health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated as measles cases surge across the U.S. and Canada. Though no cases have been reported in Upstate New York, outbreaks in … more: Tompkins County warns of rising measles risk

With measles cases rising in Texas and the first death reported, New York's Department of Health issued a statewide advisory urging vaccinations. Officials warned that immunization rates are below the level needed to … more: Measles outbreak prompts New York health warning

The recent outbreak of measles in central Ohio has officially come to an end, as announced by Columbus Public Health officials. The outbreak, which started in early November, affected 85 children, 36 … more: Central Ohio measles outbreak comes to an end with no fatalities

A new study done on children with measles shows the virus may be even more harmful than first thought. Doctors say measles may stop your body from fighting other diseases. The New York … more: Measles wreaks havoc on the immune system

You may have heard about the most recent measles outbreak. Well, New York state is experiencing one of its largest measles outbreaks in decades. While it is mostly concentrated among Orthodox Jewish … more: Cayuga County Health Department: Vaccination tips for measles, flu and more

A fourth case of the measles has been reported in Spencerport, the Monroe County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday. The news comes less than week after two students from Canal View … more: Fourth case of measles reported in Monroe County

When news broke this weekend that two unvaccinated students in the Spencerport Central School District had been diagnosed with measles, a question at the top of many parents' minds was "How do … more: Measles vaccine gets spotlight as topic is furiously debated

The Monroe County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday that an unvaccinated toddler in the county has contracted the measles virus. The child had recently traveled out of the United States and … more: Unvaccinated toddler with measles confirmed in Monroe County