Measles outbreaks rise to nearly 100 cases between Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know
Measles is a respiratory virus that can survive in the air for up to two hours. Up to 9 out of 10 people who are susceptible will get the virus if exposed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000 "thanks to a very high percentage of people receiving the safe and effective ...
Texas and New Mexico are not the only border states that have seen an increase in measles cases recently. A year ago, measles was found in Missouri.
The U.S. is grappling with multiple outbreaks of disease as the Trump administration purges federal health workers.
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