Against a backdrop of confusing messaging from the federal government, Georgia officials discussed who should consider getting a booster of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
Rural health care providers are often the first, and sometimes only, line of information for parents with questions about their child's health care, including concerns over vaccines.
Vaccine hesitancy has been growing in the U.S. in recent years. But as Texas measles cases rise and other states also report outbreaks, some parents want their kids to get their shots early.
The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated children. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting it can be.
There are now two confirmed deaths in a measles outbreak that has spread from West Texas across the border into New Mexico. And infectious disease doctors are concerned RFK Jr.'s response is missing the mark.
Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.
As of Feb. 20, one school-aged child died of measles and a total of 93 measles cases were reported by eight jurisdictions: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island and Texas.
Weeks into 2025, measles cases have been reported in communities across the United States, from Georgia to Alaska to New York. Dr. Roy Benaroch, a Roswell pediatrician and an Emory University adjunct assistant professor of pediatrics, spoke out about how the outbreak has affected his practice.
With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And it's not just for kids. Some adults may need a booster.
Infectious disease specialists throughout Georgia have worked rapidly over the past few weeks to respond to a measles outbreak in the metro Atlanta area, according to the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale Public Health Departments.
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents. These two cases are family members of the case confirmed earlier this year in January.
The pandemic has meant many kids have put off doctor visits and recommended shots. Experts worry that means some pockets of the U.S. are now more vulnerable to outbreaks of measles and meningitis.
