The Latest Breaking News from Measles

The northern Americas are at “high” risk of measles compared with a “moderate” risk globally, according to the WHO.

As infections pummel communities in the US, Mexico and Canada, fear of ‘the most contagious human disease’ grows

A handful of countries have reported measles outbreaks this year, with Romania reporting by far the highest number of cases. This is the picture for the rest of the European Union.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the United States’ top public health official, recently claimed some religious groups avoid the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine because it contains “aborted fetus debris” and “DNA particles”.

As the state faces a multimillion dollar measles outbreak in West Texas, the House Public Health Committee passes HB 1586 along party lines.

So far in 2025 (as of May 1), 70 cases of measles have been notified in Australia, with all states and territories except Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory having recorded at least one case. Most infections have occurred in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks have grown to a total of more than 2,500 known cases

The MMR vaccine is the most effective way for people to protect themselves against measles, mumps, and rubella, asserts the CDC

Texas officials say 87 patients hospitalized as researchers say country at tipping point for return of endemic measles

During a visit to College Station, the U.S. health secretary said Europe has a worse track record with the virus, which gets too much media attention.