measles

Louisiana health officials say two measles cases have been confirmed, and whooping cough infections are already surpassing last year’s totals—with infants most at risk.

Just like the first case of the year last week, this new one comes out of the greater New Orleans area.

Louisiana confirms its first measles case of the year in Region 1. The case follows international travel and comes as neighboring Texas battles a wider outbreak.

When speaking with reporters about the measles outbreak, Senator Cassidy said "It’s going to be in Lake Charles. It’s going to be in Lafayette and Baton Rouge."

The Measles outbreak in Texas has claimed the life of one person, and now medical professionals are warning others in the area.

Protect your family: Measles case reported in New Orleans. Stay updated on preventive measures and symptoms.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there have been cases reported this year in at least 17 states, Louisiana included.

Louisiana health officials have confirmed two cases of a rare childhood virus in the New Orleans area.

If you were born in the late 60s, 70s or 80s then this advice on measles vaccinations would apply to you.

If you took a Southwest Airlines flight between Houston and Dallas on certain dates you could be at risk.

The so-called "anti-vaccination" movement is causing a destructive rise in the frequency of certain diseases, like measles, that the U.S. had all but eradicated.