The illness, classified as a "serious" respiratory illness, is best known for causing fever and a telltale rash.

Earlier this week, the U.S. saw its first death from measles since 2015. In New York, there are two measles cases confirmed in the New York City area. No cases of measles have been recorded in Monroe County since 2019.

Alaska, Georgia, Rhode Island, and Texas. Here's what to know about the disease. The last major outbreak of measles in the U.S. occurred six years ago when 22 outbreaks led to 1,249 cases from Jan. 1 to Oct.

The current outbreak is centred in north-western Texas, with measles also recently found across the state's border in New Mexico, as well as Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New York City and Rhode Island,

The New York State Department of Health issued a health advisory Wednesday following the first U.S. measles-related death in nearly a decade.While New York has

The New York State Department of Health has issued a Health Advisory as the number of measles cases and hospitalizations rise in certain parts of the United States, particularly highlighting

In New Jersey, a measles patient who recently traveled abroad had close contact with two other people who were later diagnosed with the disease.

Measles was thought to be eliminated two decades ago. But growing mistrust in vaccines has changed that, and now some people may need booster shots for protection.

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 10.3 million people were infected with measles in 2023 and 107,500 died. Most were unvaccinated people or children younger than five. Cases were most common in parts of Africa, the Middle East and Asia where incomes are low and health services insufficient.

Measles cases are currently rising in the U.S. We spoke with doctors to explain everything you need to protect yourself, including if you need a booster.