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With the spring and summer travel season approaching, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new advisory for clinicians, public health officials, and potential travelers about a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico.
Currently, there are 228 confirmed measles cases in Texas (198) and New Mexico (10). Another case was reported in Maryland on March 9. While the risk for widespread outbreaks in the US remains low, the CDC emphasizes the critical role clinicians and public health officials play in preventing a potential spread, including sharing effective prevention strategies such as vaccination guidance for international travelers. The Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination remains the most effective tool for preventing measles. US residents should be up to date on their MMR vaccinations, especially before international travel.