measles

State health officials are warning residents of southeastern Minnesota about possible exposure to measles.

Minnesota health officials say a measles outbreak that sickened 79 people is over.

Minnesota health officials plan to mark the end of the state's largest measles outbreak in decades.

Health officials have confirmed an additional case of measles in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health said Thursday the new case is associated with the measles outbreak that has been occurring mainly in Hennepin County since late March.

Minnesota health officials may call an end to the state's measles outbreak if no new cases arise by the end of the month

Minnesota health officials are hoping the state's measles outbreak is nearing its end as the number of new cases plateau for the last 13 days. The Minnesota Department of Health's daily tally has remained steady at 68 for two weeks.

Minnesota health officials say there are almost 70 confirmed cases of measles in the state so far this year, and a state lawmaker is hoping to make it harder for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children.

Minnesota's health commissioner is asking state legislators to provide $5 million for an emergency fund to deal with an outbreak of measles and other infectious diseases.

A week after the Minnesota Department of Health announced a case of measles in Stearns County, health officials say that's not longer the case.

With news that a child in Stearns County has contracted the measles, public health officials are preparing in the event more cases arise.