Measles, a serious and highly contagious disease, has shown up again in Arizona. This time, it's inside a detention center. A person held at the Florence Detention Center has been diagnosed with measles. The Department of Homeland Security shared this news. They said the Arizona Public Health Depart
South Carolina is facing a serious measles outbreak. It has now surpassed Texas's previous record of 762 cases from last year. This is a big deal because the U. S. was declared measles-free in 2000. Now, there's a real chance that status could be lost. The outbreak started in October but has been s
Vaccine exemptions in New Jersey are on the rise, and it's not just a small increase. The numbers are growing fast, especially for religious reasons. In the 2024-25 school year, nearly 25, 000 kids skipped vaccines because of their family's religious beliefs. That's a big jump from just a decade ago
Measles is back with a vengeance in Europe. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that several countries, including the UK, have lost their measles-free status. This news comes after a surge in infections across the continent. Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan also
In South Carolina, the measles outbreak is growing. Over 700 cases have been reported, with 54 new infections since Tuesday. The health department has not shared the ages of those affected, but the numbers are rising. Quarantines and isolations are in place. Currently, 485 people are in quarantine,
Measles cases in the US have surged, hitting a 35-year high in 2025. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a staggering increase from 285 cases in 2024 to 2, 144 in 2025. The upward trend continued into 2026, with at least 171 cases reported in just the first two weeks. Exper
A child in Napa County has been diagnosed with measles, marking the first case in the area since 2012. The child, who had not received the measles vaccine, got sick after traveling to South Carolina, where a big outbreak is happening. Authorities are not sharing more details about the child. This n
South Carolina is grappling with a significant measles outbreak, with 88 new cases confirmed recently, pushing the total to 646. The majority of these cases are concentrated in the Upstate region, particularly around Spartanburg County, which shares a border with North Carolina. Currently, 538 indi
Measles is back in the US, and it's not just a small problem anymore. Over the past year, there have been more than 2, 200 cases reported, which is a huge jump from previous years. This is the most cases the US has seen since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. And it's not just one big outbrea
Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. , and not everyone is rushing to get vaccinated. Health workers are stepping up, offering the MMR vaccine in areas where the disease is spreading. The usual plan is to give kids two doses, one between 12-15 months and another between 4-6 years. But in high-r
