Texas doctors said there's no harm in getting another measles vaccine if you don't know whether you were vaccinated as a child.
Measles cases in Texas have surged to 146, with a 92.7% U.S. vaccination rate—below the 95% threshold. Idaho has the lowest MMR coverage (79.6%), while West Virginia leads at 98.3%.
Known for his anti-vaccination stance, the new US Secretary of Health is facing his first challenge: Curbing the mainly Texas-based measles epidemic which has been encouraged by low vaccination coverage.
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People at high risk for infection who got the shots many years ago may want to consider getting a booster if they live in an area with an outbreak.
Kennedy wrote in an opinion piece published Sunday on Fox News Digital that parents should consult with physicians about the MMR vaccine.
Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000 but has since made a comeback which experts attribute to international travel and the rise of anti-vaccine sentiment. It remains to be seen whether the ongoing outbreaks will die out or continue to spread.
WASHINGTON — Amid a growing outbreak of measles in Texas, recently confirmed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is urging parents to vaccinate their children against the disease.
One of the most contagious viruses in the world is spreading around the United States. So far in 2025 there have been three distinct measles outbreaks and at least 164 cases reported to the