Massachusetts health officials said a child visiting Martha's Vineyard has the state's second case of the measles this year.
The state's public health commissioner, Dr. Monica Bharel, said a widespread outbreak is unlikely but urged everyone to confirm that they have been immunized...
Officials in Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard are warning residents and visitors after a child from out of state was diagnosed with measles after his visit to the islands last week.
This measles outbreak has sparked a lot of controversy across the country. Some people, the anti-vaxxers, believe that exposing our children to "unnecessary" medical treatments actually puts their health at risk. They go against medical advice from doctors when it comes to vaccines that have proven to ward off dangerous illnesses, like measles...
Measles cases are at a 20-year high in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's confirmed nearly 290 cases so far this year. Last year's total was 220.