Rady Children’s Hospital

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert for measles as the number of cases surges across the United States. This alert comes after the CDC reported 58 cases in 17 states so far this year, including California, which equals the total number of cases reported in all of 2023.

Measles, a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease, was once considered eradicated in the United States due to widespread vaccination efforts. However, recent outbreaks and the increase in cases have raised concerns among health officials. Dr. . .