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AMA urges public to get vaccinated against measles as cases surge

As measles cases continue to surge across the U.S., getting vaccinated remains the strongest defense against a highly contagious and preventable disease.

Press Releases

Measles CME: Prevention, Treatment & Response

Expand your knowledge on measles prevention and treatment with this curated selection of CME.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 20, 2026

In the news: Who's eligible for statins under new guidelines, FDA confirms thousands of cyclosporiasis cases, measles cases hit 35-year high and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 8, 2026

In the news: Measles cases hit milestone in U.S., maternal RSV vaccine effectiveness, health impacts of consuming sugary beverages and more.

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Rubeola virus (measles) molecular detection coding & guidance

New CPT code is available that streamlines the infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA), for the measles virus.

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Advancing public health

The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 16, 2026

In the news: Heart groups issue new guideline on dyslipidemia, measles cases, teen obesity rates, and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 2, 2026

In the news: USPSTF meeting postponed, U.S. surpasses 1K measles cases in two months, public opinion shifts on who to trust on health information and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 23, 2026

In the news: U.S. nears 1K confirmed measles cases in 2026, ongoing measles outbreak could lead to rise in nine other vaccine-preventable disease and more.

Publications & Newsletters

Measles on the Rise

Measles has recently experienced a resurgence in many parts of the world. Learn about this significant public health challenge and what physicians need to know.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 16, 2026

In the news: Spotlight on colorectal cancer deaths, AMA CEO calls for action on deepfake health care scams, measles outbreak spreads and more.

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Measles resources

Stay informed with news and resources on measles, including signs and symptoms, prevention strategies and more.

Infectious Diseases