The CDC was instrumental in eradicating smallpox, identifying the causes of HIV and encouraging Americans to get the COVID-19 shot.

CDC holds that vaccines are a safe, effective way to protect your health and prevent the spread of flu, COVID, measles. What Mississppi needs to know.

CDC holds that vaccines are a safe, effective way to protect your health and prevent the spread of flu, COVID, measles. What Mississppi needs to know.

Measles is an airborne, "extremely infectious, and potentially severe rash illness," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Up to 9 out of 1

The CDC played an instrumental, if imperfect, role in the response to COVID-19. JHDT Stock Images LLC/iStock via Getty Images Jordan Miller, Arizona State

Measles cases are popping up across the country, especially in areas with lower vaccination rates. There were 285 cases reported in the US last year, the most since 2019, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Measles cases have been reported in Alaska, Georgia, New York, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the CDC. All of the people infected are unvaccinated. RELATED: Flu season docto

It was only two weeks ago that the CDC reported there were 14 cases of measles reported across the entire country since the

The (NMDOH) reports two adult Lea County residents tested positive for measles Thursday– as confirmed by the NMDOH Scientific Laboratory Division - totaling to three cases this week. New Mexico meets the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s outbreak criteria with three unrelated cases in Lea County.

Trump administration has taken actions to dismantle established public health infrastructure as part of its second-term agenda.

According to the CDC, as of Dec. 31, 2024, a total of 285 Measles cases were reported by 33 jurisdictions. The state most affected going into the new year has been Texas.