2 days Ago By Brigid Brown
The World Health Organization has sounded the alarm with travel advisories due to a surge in cases of an airborne virus across the United States. Measles, a highly contagious disease and a significant killer of young children worldwide , is on the rise. The WHO highlighted that the virus spreads through droplets from infected individuals.
Already surpassing last year's figures, the US has confirmed 420 measles cases this year, with a concentration in West Texas and now seeping into adjacent states, reports the Daily Star. Musk exposes Trump's brutal 3-word 'scalpel' advice in DOGE cuts briefing Stephen Hawking's end-of-world prediction supported by NASA Boston's computational epidemiologist, Benjamin Rader, expressed his concern about the prevalence of measles among those unvaccinated or with uncertain vaccination histories. He said: "We are experiencing an extremely concerning decline in measles vaccination in the very group most vulnerable to the disease.
" Symptoms to watch for include high fever, runny nose, bloodshot eyes, cough, and white spots inside the mouth. A rash typically follows these symptoms, appearing 10-14 days after exposure. Severe cases of measles can result in pneumonia, diarrhoea, secondary ear infections, brain inflammation (encephalitis), blindness, and even death.
While there's no specific antiviral treatment for measles, most patients recover within 2-3 weeks. Radar explained: "The worry is that once measles gains a foothold in the community, it'll transition from isolated outbreaks to an endemic disease." DON'T MISS: Trump cuts $12 billion in pandemic funding amid bird flu and measles crisis DC on alert as highly contagious disease detected in Amtrak passenger Mom of girl who died of measles says 'disease wasn't that bad' as cases rise The WHO is advising international travelers to ensure their vaccinations against measles are current before traveling, with a particular emphasis on those heading to the United States.
The organization also recommends that residents in U.S. outbreak areas adhere to local health guidelines.
The WHO has issued a statement emphasizing the importance of widespread access to the measles , mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to keep general population vaccination rates high and protect individuals at increased risk of exposure, such as healthcare workers and international travelers. The organization said: "Unvaccinated individuals from areas in the United States experiencing measles outbreaks, with knowledge of exposure to measles cases and/or presenting signs and symptoms compatible with measles virus infection, should consult local health authorities before undertaking an international voyage." They added: "At present, no additional measures that significantly interfere with international traffic are warranted.
" The WHO has been clear in its stance on vaccination against the virus to halt its spread, stating: "Immunization against measles prevents measles and its complications.".
