In the US, there is currently a serious rise in measles cases. Ohio joined Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Kansas in declaring a measles outbreak for this year.
How many measles cases are in the US?
As of 27 March, the CDC confirmed 483 measles cases this year, the highest since 2019. They are still investigating more potential cases.
Which states are affected by measles?
19 states have reported measles cases, with Texas and New Mexico having the most severe outbreaks. Fourteen states reported isolated cases.
Has anyone been hospitalized or died?
70 people were hospitalized, and a child in Texas died from measles. Another possible death is under investigation in New Mexico.
Why are there so many measles cases?
Measles was eliminated in 2000 but outbreaks occur due to decreasing vaccination rates. Children and adolescents are most affected by measles.
What is the US doing to stop the outbreak?
Vaccination is crucial to prevent measles. Officials emphasize the importance of vaccination to protect individuals and communities.
Vocabulary List:
- Outbreak /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/ (noun): A sudden increase in occurrences of a disease in a particular time and place.
- Vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ (noun): The act of receiving a vaccine to provide immunity against a disease.
- Confirmed /kənˈfɜːrmd/ (verb): Established as true or definite.
- Investigating /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ (verb): Examining systematically to discover facts or information.
- Isolated /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪ.tɪd/ (adjective): Set apart from others; alone.
- Severe /səˈvɪr/ (adjective): Of a very great degree; serious or extreme.
How much do you know?
How many measles cases were confirmed by the CDC in the US as of 27 March?
Which states have the most severe outbreaks of measles?
Who are most affected by measles according to the information?
What year was measles eliminated in the US?
Which preventive measure is emphasized to stop the measles outbreak?
How many states have reported isolated cases of measles?
Measles was completely eradicated in the US in 2000.
Children and adolescents are the least affected age group by measles.
Vaccination is not considered crucial to prevent measles outbreaks.
The CDC has not confirmed any deaths related to measles in the US.
Only a few states in the US have reported measles cases this year.
The US government has not taken any measures to stop the current measles outbreak.
Measles was eliminated in the US in the year .
people were hospitalized due to measles.
Texas had a reported death of a from measles.
states reported measles cases this year.
Officials emphasize the importance of to prevent measles.
Children and adolescents are the age groups most by measles.
