What You Need to Know: FAQ’s on the Measles

What You Need to Know: FAQ’s on the Measles

Feb 20, 2015

By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The elimination of measles in the United States in 2000 is one of public health’s most celebrated success stories. But as recent outbreaks have revealed, there is still reason to be concerned about measles. Last year we saw 644 measles cases in the United States—more cases than we had seen in 20 years. In 2015, there are already more than 100 cases; most are related to a large, ongoing outbreak linked to an amusement park in California.
We want to tackle some frequently asked questions about measles. Take a look:

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