Measles case confirmed in southwest Kansas for first time in 7 years, health officials say
The case in Stevens County, Kansas, is the first confirmed case of measles in Kansas since 2018, officials said.
‘A level of concern’: Measles vaccinations remain low in Kansas and Missouri
Only three months into 2025, the United States has seen 308 measles cases. Local health experts say low vaccination rates are ...
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Measles case in Kansas, unknown if tied to other outbreaks in US
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Stevens County Health Department have reported a positive case of measles in a resident of Stevens County.
Two Kansas cats have contracted bird flu. What vets say about keeping your pets safe
Officials in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, reported on March 6 that two cats had tested positive for bird flu. Owners ...
How long do measles vaccines last? Do adults need booster shots? Five things to know
“Infected people are contagious from 4 days before the rash starts through 4 days afterward. The incubation period for measles, from exposure to fever, is usually about 7-10 days, and from exposure to ...
Missouri’s statewide tornado drill is set for Wednesday. But will storms cancel it?
The goal of the tornado drill is for people to practice their weather emergency plans, according to Missouri’s StormAware website. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people ...