CDC issues alert over rising measles cases in the U.S.

The CDC on Monday warned doctors about an increase in measles cases that in a little more than three months has equalled all of the U.S. cases from last year.

The country’s health agency warned doctors Monday about an increase in measles cases that in a little more than three months has equaled all of the U.S. cases last year.

There had been 58 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. this year as of Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, compared to 58 in all of 2023.

In the cases this year, 93% were linked to international travel, the agency said. Most of the cases involved children a year old or older who haven’t yet gotten measles-mumps-rubella, or MMR, vaccinations.

“Healthcare providers should ensure children are current on routine immunizations, including MMR,” the agency said in an advisory to medical providers.

Seventeen states have reported cases this year. In New York, the cases were reported in New York City, the CDC says on its website.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-issues-alert-rising-measles-cases-us-rcna143993

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