Maine child tests positive for measles – state’s 1st case since 2019

The state is working to notify anyone who might have come into contact with the unidentified child.

Maine kindergarten vaccination rate rises

Fewer parents sought religious and philosophical exemptions last year, and a new law that takes effect this year that bans all but medical exemptions.

WHO: Death toll from measles outbreak in Congo hits 6,000

The World Health Organization is warning that more funds are needed to stop the measles outbreak.

Commentary: Think measles is no big deal? Talk to my patient

Senate vote sends bill to end vaccine exemptions to governor’s desk

A recent measles case in Maine was cited by both supporters and opponents of the measure to end all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.

Vaccinated child had Maine’s first case of measles in 2 years, say health officials

The case was confirmed Monday in a school-aged child in Somerset County, and the agency says others may have been exposed at schools in Madison and the hospital in Skowhegan.