Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
The U.S. is experiencing a significant measles resurgence, with thousands of confirmed cases linked primarily to unvaccinated individuals. Health experts warn that the actual number of infections and hospitalizations is likely higher than official reports suggest.
Why it matters
Measles is a highly contagious disease, and the current outbreak highlights critical gaps in public health vaccination efforts and disease tracking.
The U.S. is in the midst of the worst measles resurgence in decades. Recent outbreaks in several states and exposures in places like bars, sports stadiums and on public transit have some people questioning the safety of travel or how they should prepare for upcoming plans.
Health As diseases loom, CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists over 3,600 confirmed measles cases in the U.S. as of Sept. 24 — and two deaths as of Sept. 28. Almost all of those cases have been among unvaccinated individuals.
The CDC notes the number of deaths is subject to change as more information becomes available and after it completes more reviews. It's important to note that the Pennsylvania Department of Health has counted four measles-associated deaths so far. The CDC has disputed whether measles actually caused those deaths.
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