There are nearly 900 measles cases in the US. Here's what you need to know
Source: abc
Cases have been confirmed in 29 states, according to CDC data.
By Mary Kekatos and Dr. Jennifer Miao April 25, 2025, 12:09 PM ET
The number of measles cases in the U.S. has risen to 884, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data published Friday.
Cases have been confirmed in 29 states including Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
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Measles is potentially deadly
Many people think measles is a benign virus but "complications from measles are common and often severe," Runge said.
Measles is most well-known for causing a fever and a rash, but complications can be severe, including blindness, pneumonia, respiratory distress, swelling of the brain, severe diarrhea, dehydration and death, according to the CDC.
About one in five unvaccinated measles patients are hospitalized and one to three of every 1,000 children infected with measles will die from measles-related complications, the CDC says........................
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