US Measles Outbreak Becomes Largest In Decades
Largest Oregon measles outbreak in 30 years endangers kids, expert says
The largest Oregon measles outbreak in more than 30 years particularly endangers children less than five years old, according to a new health alert. Oregon Health & Science University is warning that as the 31 cases of measles reported this year were of people who had not received the MMR vaccine targeting measles, mumps and rubella.
Amid spikes nationally, Oregon measles outbreak grows to state's largest in years
The state's outbreak mirrors a concerning trend across the country as vaccination rates for children continue to drop.
Oregon Witnesses Largest Measles Outbreak In Years Amid National Surge; Know Symptoms, Complications And More
Oregon has reported the highest number of measles cases in more than three decades. This comes amid the rising cases of measles in the US. Oregon Health Authority says that all of the people who have been infected during the measles outbreak were unvaccinated.
Record measles outbreak in Oregon blamed on vaccine exemptions
With one of the highest vaccine exemption rates in the country, Oregon is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in decades. This year's count is now higher than anything seen since 2000, when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the highly contagious virus eliminated from the US.
US Measles Outbreak Becomes Largest In Decades: Key Symptoms And Treatment
Measles is growing at an astronomical rate in the US. The viral disease is characterized by a distinctive rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, and inflamed eyes.
Oregon sees most measles cases in generation
The 31 cases of measles recorded this year in Oregon are the most cases in a generation, the Oregon Health Authority said.
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Oregon sees most measles cases in generation
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