The Latest Breaking News from Measles

Why is measles making a comeback in the UK?

As parents refuse vaccines for their children, the UK has seen a surge in measles cases over the past year.

Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2024

Over Half The World Faces Risk Of Measles Outbreak: WHO

Over 61 million doses of MCV were postponed or missed during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Medical Daily · Feb 22, 2024

Measles cases rose by 79 percent globally last year, warns WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is concerned by the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000 cases reported worldwide last year – a 79-percent increase from 2022.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 21, 2024

London remains second national hotspot for measles as cases rise

Health officials warn clusters are appearing outside West Midlands.

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2024

Measles exposure sites listed in Sydney after infected traveller flies from Gold Coast

NSW Health says adult flew from Gold Coast to Sydney before visiting CBD, Lane Cove and Haymarket between 7 and 10 February

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2024

School bus measles warning after virus case in NSW

NSW Health is warning people in the state's north to be on alert for measles symptoms after a person returned from Asia with the virus.

AAP · Feb 11, 2024

Man dies of measles in Ireland after 'trip to Birmingham'

Health officials have raised concern over an outbreak in West Midlands

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2024

Kentucky health officials warn of measles exposure at Cincinnati airport

The Ohio Department of Health confirmed a case of measles in a resident that traveled through the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

WEKU · Feb 7, 2024

With U.S. measles cases on the rise, Lexington Health Department stressing importance of vaccination

A recent uptick in measles cases around the country has some Kentucky medical professionals worried. According to the CDC, just 58 cases of measles were reported in the U.S. last year – but there’ve been 23 from last December through January 23rd .

WEKU · Feb 5, 2024

Measles making a comeback in US due to vaccine skepticism, says CDC

The highly transmissible disease was found in north-east states in recent weeks and is likely to spread to the midwest and west coast

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2024