Category: Measles
AP: Measles is surging in the US. These graphics show how bad it has gotten
The U.S. is enduring its worst year for measles since 1991. Since the beginning of last year, large outbreaks have been reported in several states, including Texas, Utah, South Carolina and, now, Pennsylvania.
Oct 9, 2026
AP: Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is the largest in decades in the US
Pennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 measles cases this year, state health officials said Monday, making it the largest state outbreak in more than three decades.
Oct 7, 2026
FOX: New York declares measles disaster emergency as cases surge in Pennsylvania
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak spreading from Pennsylvania. It is the first time an emergency declaration has been issued since measles began surging in the U.S. in 2025.
Oct 7, 2026
CNN: Pennsylvania tallies a fifth death related to measles as outbreak approaches a thousand cases
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported a fifth measles-associated death on Wednesday amid an ongoing outbreak that is on track to become the largest the US has seen in decades and has sparked political clashes.
Oct 1, 2026
ABC News: Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows to 890 cases with 55 new infections
The measles outbreak in Pennsylvania is continuing to grow with 55 new cases confirmed since Wednesday, according to an update from the state health department.
Sep 28, 2026
NPR: California health officials warn of possible measles exposure in 6 counties
California health officials are on the lookout for new measles cases, after someone with the vaccine-preventable disease rode a passenger train and busses through six counties.
Sep 28, 2026
The Guardian: Pennsylvania measles outbreak spreads, with 55 new cases reported since Wednesday
The Pennsylvania department of health (DoH) announced on Friday that 55 new measles cases had been reported in the state since Wednesday, with officials continuing efforts to contain an outbreak of the disease that has spread across dozens of counties.
Sep 28, 2026
STLPR: Possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium and multiple St. Louis-area bars, health officials warn
Health officials are warning of possible measles exposures this month at Busch Stadium and several bars and businesses in the St. Louis area.
Sep 22, 2026
CIDRAP: Measles- Updated guideline provides advice for reducing pain, fear during vaccination
For many children—and some adults—vaccination feels scary and stressful. A revised guideline published today in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) provides recommendations on how to make the situation less distressing.
Sep 22, 2026
CBS News: Possible measles exposure reported at Philadelphia International Airport not related to CHOP case
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport last weekend.
Sep 21, 2026