See five things Rhode Islanders need to know about the current outbreaks and other pertinent facts about measles.

A measles outbreak has infected dozens in Texas and New Mexico, with cases also reported in Alaska, Georgia, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island.

Other states reporting measles cases are Alaska, Georgia, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island, according to USA TODAY. Here's what to know about the measles outbreak in New Mexico. The first case of measles in Lea County prompted the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) to declare an outbreak on Feb.

Cases of the highly contagious disease are expected to rise and potentially spread to other states where vaccination rates are low.

Now, it’s usually fewer than 200 in a normal year. Measles cases have been reported in Alaska, Georgia, New York, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the CDC. All of the people infected are unvaccinated. The CDC recommends all children get two doses ...

Wisconsin has not reported a measles case since April 2024, though vaccination rates for the disease are lagging.