CDC updates this page monthly. Today, CDC is reporting 7cases of measles from states. Measles is an acute viral respiratory.
This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U. While most parents are getting their children vaccinated , the vast majority of cases involve children who have not been vaccinated.
For Healthcare Professionals. Know what to look for in patients that may have measles , when to recommend MMR vaccine , and other details about the virus. The rash typically appears first on the face, along the hairline, and behind the ears and then affects the rest of the body. Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new total – an increase of eight cases since the tally reported last week – represents the greatest number.