In 2000, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S., but according to recent data from the CDC, measles is making a comeback ...

U.S. measles cases hit 1,277—the worst outbreak since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, surpassing 2019's peak ...

America has reached another grim milestone as the number of confirmed cases of the measles hit a record high since the US ...

America has reached another grim milestone as the number of confirmed cases of the measles hit a record high since the US ...

The CDC spokesperson said, "The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect against measles and its complications." "Disease symptoms are generally milder in vaccinated people," the spokesperson said.

The CDC spokesperson said, "The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect against measles and its complications." "Disease symptoms are generally milder in vaccinated people," the spokesperson said.

Measles vaccines are 97% effective at preventing measles after two doses and 93% after one dose, according to the CDC. The disease was previously eradicated in the U.S. in 2000, meaning there was ...

There are currently a total of 1,197 confirmed measles cases in the U.S. across 35 states. The disease is impacting a range of ages, and predominantly those who are unvaccinated, according to the CDC.

Measles is more than just a rash — it can cause serious complications or even death," the CDC warned in a "checklist" for operators of summer camps published this week.

According to CNN, measles was officially eliminated in the U.S. back in 2000. There were still 85 cases reported, but those were all caught in other countries and brought back into the U.S.

The CDC travel notice change reflects a recognition that people are not just being exposed to measles in countries where it's spreading, but also in airplanes and during travel, she added.