On march 8 2024, the chicago department of public health (cdph) identified its first case of measles since 2019. At least 41 measles cases have been reported in 16 states since the start of the year, according to the newest tally by the us centers for disease control and prevention.
Cases of measles across 17 jurisdictions, including seven outbreaks in seven jurisdictions compared to 58 total cases and four outbreaks reported the entire year in 2023. Measles case total is now the highest of the last five years, according to the cdc.
Around 1 In 5 Unvaccinated People Who Get Measles Are Hospitalized.
That number is up from.
Why Is Measles Making A Comeback?
A team of experts from the us centers for disease control and prevention arrived in chicago on tuesday to help local public health officials manage a measles outbreak there.
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For Comparison, 4 Outbreaks Were Reported During 2023 And 48% Of Cases (28 Of 58) Were Outbreak.
At least 41 measles cases have been reported in 16 states since the start of the year, according to the newest tally by the us centers for disease control and prevention.
But To Keep Measles From Becoming Endemic Once More, The Us Must Improve Measles Vaccination Rates, Encourage Vaccination Before International Travel, Identify Vulnerable Communities That Are.
A child receives a measles vaccination at a clinic in harare, zimbabwe, where a 2022.
