Measles Archives - Public Good News

A health care provider vaccinates a child as the child's mom holds his hand.

Kids are back in classrooms. Health misinformation could shape the school year.

by Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Public health officials and medical experts worry that declining vaccination rates will lead to more children getting infected with preventable diseases.

Medical workers assess a small child with measles. The child is inside a car.

The U.S. has already surpassed last year’s number of measles cases. Here’s what’s driving the surge.

by Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

A man, Deep Sankar Dasgupta, holding his 3-year-old daughter, while she smiles at the camera.

Infectious disease

Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks

by Rae Ellen Bichell, KFF Health News March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

A girl holds up her sleeve as a health care provider places a Band-Aid on her arm.

How Native American tribes are bringing their communities measles vaccines and access to health care

by Arielle Zionts, KFF Health News July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Illustration of a blue outline of a child against a pale blue background covered in spots

The U.S. could lose its measles elimination status. Here’s what that means.

by Aisha Abdullah July 25, 2025January 21, 2026

A health care provider places a Band-Aid on a patient's arm.

Community Voices

CBOs share their tools and tactics for better vaccine outcomes

by Adriana Díaz April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

A doctor places a stethoscope on a child's heart. The child is laying down and has a rash all over his body.

No, vitamin A does not prevent measles

by Valeria Ricciulli March 6, 2025March 11, 2025

Against a purple background, a white sketch shows the outline of a child rolling up their sleeve to reveal a bandage on their arm, indicating that the child has been vaccinated against measles.

Measles cases are rising—here’s how to protect your family

by Ro White February 26, 2025January 21, 2026

A smiling child with long hair pulls of a sleeve to reveal a pink bandage after receiving a vaccine.

How the vaccine schedule keeps kids safe

by Ro White February 6, 2025February 7, 2025

Two mothers sit on a couch with two children.

Why kids need routine vaccines

by Ro White October 18, 2024October 18, 2024