"Global Measles Outbreaks Prompt Urgent Vaccination Reminder"

The U.S. has already seen as many measles cases in the first three months of 2024 as in all of 2023, prompting a health alert from local, state, and federal health agencies. Health officials in Ohio are warning of potential exposure at a bowling alley and urging everyone to get vaccinated against the virus, attributing the increase in cases to international travel and a lack of vaccinations. Symptoms start with a cough, runny nose, and fever before progressing into a rash of tiny red spots, and health care providers and parents are being reminded to ensure eligibility for the MMR vaccine.