CDC HAN Alert: Expanding Measles Outbreak in TX and NM

The CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) issued a Health Advisory to notify clinicians, public health officials, and potential travelers about the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico and provide guidance for prevention and monitoring. So far this year, 208 measles cases have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, with one death reported in each state. Measles cases have also been reported in ten other jurisdictions in the U.S. To prevent further spread, CDC recommends all U.S. residents should be up to date on their MMR vaccinations. Read the HAN Advisory.