Texas’ measles outbreak — which sickened hundreds of people and claimed the lives of two children this year — is officially over. Officials at the state public health department announced on Monday morning that it has now been more than 42 days since the last outbreak-connected measles case was reported. That means the state’s outbreak has ended.

The measles outbreak in Texas has slowed "dramatically" in recent weeks, but experts still expect the virus to continue to spread.

South Dakota meets public health threats head-on with resources, collaboration, and a strong commitment to keeping our state healthy. The results speak for themselves: a contained outbreak, increased public awareness, and over 1,200 more measles vaccinations administered statewide this year compared to last.

Three more cases of measles have been identified among unvaccinated residents of Santa Fe County, bringing the total to five, the New Mexico Department of Health announced Thursday. The three cases — confirmed among one child and two adults — raise the statewide total to 100,

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles linked to an international traveler who was infectious while passing through Los Angeles International Airport.

Students returning to the classroom for the new school year must be up-to-date on vaccine requirements.The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is a

State law requires most students at ISU and other public institutions to have the MMR vaccine. It’s the rare exceptions to that requirement that puts people at-risk during an outbreak. Students can get exemptions for religious reasons or if they have had a medical reaction to the vaccine.

OPINION- With more cases of measles already reported as of July in California than all of last year, it’s only a matter of time when one of the unvaccinated victims will die. And that will be a