Published in “Day: March 18, 2025”

Doctors Say Vaccines Key to Fighting US Measles Outbreak

NFK Editors - March 18, 2025

Doctors Say Vaccines Key to Fighting US Measles Outbreak Commercial vaccine for the prevention of measles, epidemic mumps and rubella. The bottle with the green cap at upper left contains a freeze-dried preparation of attenuated viruses. At the upper right are two hypodermic needles with protective caps. At bottom is a pre-filled solvent syringe.

Commercial vaccine for the prevention of measles, epidemic mumps and rubella. The bottle with the green cap at upper left contains a freeze-dried preparation of attenuated viruses. At the upper right are two hypodermic needles with protective caps. At bottom is a pre-filled solvent syringe.

The US is facing a serious measles outbreak, with over 300 cases reported across 14 states so far this year. That's more cases in the first three months of 2025 than in all of last year. The rise in measles cases is connected to a drop in vaccination rates.

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Published in “Day: March 18, 2025”

Doctors Say Vaccines Key to Fighting US Measles Outbreak

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