State health officials say there's officially a measles outbreak in New Mexico with more cases likely to be confirmed.

Yes, the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and highly effective in preventing measles infection and severe cases of the disease.

This comes after cases of the highly contagious disease are rising in several states, including Texas and Georgia, during the first two months of 2025.

The announcement on Tuesday raises questions about the promise he made during his confirmation hearings to Republican Sen.

While sickness is in the air, the Alabama Department of Public Health is reminding parents to make sure that their children are up to date on their measles shots.

Two of the four cases are in Lubbock, which hasn’t seen a case in more than 20 years. Meanwhile, measles vaccination rates in Texas have fallen over the last four years.

State health officials are seeking to confirm the vaccine status of the four self-reported cases, but no mutations of the virus have been recorded.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Cases of measles are now popping up across the country, especially in areas with low vaccination rates.

Kennedy's statements have raised concerns about his childhood vaccine commitment to Republican Senator Bill Cassidy.

Ratner predicts the appointment of Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to un-scare them," he says.