The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks, including Pennsylvania and Ohio
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The U.S. surpassed 1,000 measles cases Friday, even as Texas posted one of its lowest counts of newly confirmed cases since its large outbreak began three months ago. Texas still accounts for the vast majority of cases in the U.S., with 709 confirmed as of Friday in an outbreak that also spread measles to New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas.
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Main Idea: The U.S. has topped 1,000 measles cases, and Ohio is among 11 states with active outbreaks as health officials warn the CDC that the disease is spreading in undervaccinated communities.
Key Points:
- Ohio has 34 measles cases and two outbreaks, one in Ashtabula County and one in Knox County.
- The CDC says active outbreaks are now in 11 states, with Texas still making up most U.S. cases.
- Measles is highly contagious, can cause serious complications, and is preventable with the MMR vaccine.
- Health experts say falling vaccination rates are helping the virus spread and could allow outbreaks to continue for months.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Measles outbreaks in Ohio and other states can spread fast, causing hospital visits, missed work and school, and higher costs for families and public health systems.
Positive Impact
The CDC and state health officials can use outbreak tracking to target vaccines and limit further spread.
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Federal public health agency whose outbreak definition is cited and whose data frame the article’s case reporting.
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Active outbreak state with tied cases and a link to the Ontario outbreak.
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Active outbreak state with case counts and an identified outbreak origin.
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Mentioned as an active outbreak state with a small cluster of cases.
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