The Latest Breaking News from Measles

Why RFK is letting Musk run wild in HHS

Some Cabinet officials loathe Musk, but Kennedy grabs his chance to destroy science-based medicine

Salon · Mar 11, 2025

You don't want to throw a measles party

As the anti-vaccine movement brings measles surging back, we must also recall why we need a vaccine for it

Salon · Mar 11, 2025

'Measles Parties' A Deadly Gamble, Officials Warn—Get Vaccinated

Expert say going to measles parties "a foolish thing," as the virus is highly unpredictable, and there is no way to determine how severe an infection will be.

Medical Daily · Mar 11, 2025

With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles

The measles outbreak in rural Texas has exposed how hospital buildings are ill-equipped. Meanwhile, long distances between providers makes testing people and transporting samples difficult.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 10, 2025

Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand

Pharmacies are struggling with supplies as fatal outbreak expands and health secretary sows disinformation

The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2025

Two Dead, 200 Sickened In US Measles Outbreak: Authorities

A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States has killed two people and infected more than 200, prompting a top health agency to issue a travel warning.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Measles outbreaks, navigable rivers, and a winey circuit split.

Reason · Mar 7, 2025

West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30

Health officials say West Texas now has almost 200 measles cases and New Mexico's case number has tripled to 30

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

Amid Texas Measles Outbreak, Conservatives Double Down on Anti-Vax Crusade

Spread of the virus is due to low immunization rates in certain communities. Meanwhile, some legislators are cheering for more “medical freedom.”

Texas Observer · Mar 7, 2025

Second Measles Death Confirmed as Unvaccinated Adult Tests Positive Posthumously

An unvaccinated New Mexico adult has become the second U.S. measles-related fatality this year, as the outbreak along the Texas-New Mexico border grows.

Latin Times · Mar 7, 2025