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Louisiana hospitals on alert after two measles cases identified in state
“That’s measles,” said Kline, an infectious disease expert who recognized the signs from treating hundreds of cases in Uganda ...
New Orleans hospitals training staff to better identify measles
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - For decades, measles was considered a disease of the past. However, with hundreds of measles cases ...
3 more states report their first measles case of 2025
Louisiana, Virginia and Missouri all reported their first measles cases of 2025 this weekend, with at least 27 states ...
Louisiana, Missouri and Virginia report first measles cases of 2025
Louisiana, Missouri and Virginia have all reported their first measles cases in 2025, and they say all three patients’ cases ...
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What we know about the first case of measles in Louisiana
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham and U.S. Senator Dr. Bill Cassidy say the MMR vaccine is the best way to protect ...
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Three more states report first measles cases of the year
Louisiana, Missouri, and Virginia have reported their first measles cases of 2025, according to announcements over the past ...
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Louisiana confirms measles case; exposure linked to international travel
The (LDH) has confirmed one case of measles in an adult resident of Region 1 (comprised of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, ...
Medical experts urge trust in proven measles vaccine amid outbreak spanning 25 states
He urges parents to trust the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine as the best way to prevent infection. Health officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirm there ...
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LDH confirms second measles case, backs ban on water fluoridation in wide-ranging press conference
The health department also plans to review Medicaid patients’ driver’s licenses and use AI to reduce waste and fraud in ...
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LDH confirms second measles case; older, not infectious
A second case of measles was confirmed in the New Orleans area, according to Louisiana Department of Health officials. The ...