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Measles Outbreak Update: Key Facts for Americans

By aimee yang
Measles Outbreak Update: Key Facts for Americans

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.

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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.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

How many measles cases were confirmed by the CDC in the US as of 27 March?
300
483
600
800
Which states have the most severe outbreaks of measles?
New York and California
Texas and New Mexico
Florida and Illinois
Georgia and Arizona
Who are most affected by measles according to the information?
Elderly population
Children and adolescents
Middle-aged adults
Teenagers
What year was measles eliminated in the US?
1995
2000
2005
2010
Which preventive measure is emphasized to stop the measles outbreak?
Social distancing
Hand washing
Vaccination
Quarantine
How many states have reported isolated cases of measles?
8
11
14
17
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.
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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
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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.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

How many measles cases were confirmed by the CDC in the US as of 27 March?
300
483
600
800
Which states have the most severe outbreaks of measles?
New York and California
Texas and New Mexico
Florida and Illinois
Georgia and Arizona
Who are most affected by measles according to the information?
Elderly population
Children and adolescents
Middle-aged adults
Teenagers
What year was measles eliminated in the US?
1995
2000
2005
2010
Which preventive measure is emphasized to stop the measles outbreak?
Social distancing
Hand washing
Vaccination
Quarantine
How many states have reported isolated cases of measles?
8
11
14
17
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.
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