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As the U.S. records its highest number of measles cases in decades, one Wyandotte County district draws comfort from its high vaccination rate. Another is working to catch up.
The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is required in Kansas schools. The vaccine is 97% effective. Children can get their ...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - There have been no new cases of measles reported in Kansas since last week. That’s according to the ...
From the 2019 school year to the upcoming school year, the CDC says vaccination rates among kindergarten students have gradually dropped throughout the years.
Kansas health officials have confirmed 88 measles cases so far this year, with most of them concentrated in southwest Kansas ...
Kansas health officials have corrected measles case data, bringing the total number of counties with reported cases to 13. No ...
Kansas reports 86 measles cases, mostly in unvaccinated individuals. Pediatric unit exposure in Wichita raises concerns. Stay protected with MMR vaccine.
The Kansas measles immunization rate of kindergartners dropped from 94.47% in 2019 to 90.21% in 2023, Kansas Department of Health and Environment data shows.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported April 16 that Kansas is up to 37 measles cases statewide. That's up from 32 cases as of April 9.
Kansas babies as young as 6 months are eligible for early MMR vaccines Measles continues to spread in Kansas. Families should talk to their pediatrician or health department about low-cost shots ...
Twenty-three measles cases have been reported in Kansas, and the state health department said they could be linked to an ongoing outbreak that has infected at least 379 people across Texas, New ...
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Monday reported 10 confirmed measles cases and more than doubled that amount to 23 reported Wednesday, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported.