The number of measles cases in the U.S. has reached another record. The CDC says the cases are at a 25 year high, with 704 being reported in 22 states.
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Measles was considered to be eliminated in the U.S. in 2000.
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Doctor Ben Bring is with the OhioHealth says the scientific methods that brought about vaccines show they are safe and effective in preventing measles.
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One-third of the current cases involve children under the age of five. The CDC says more than 500 of those infected were not vaccinated. In a statement, U.S. He called the outbreak completely avoidable and insisted that vaccines are safe.
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There have been outbreaks in Orthodox Jewish communities in New York City and dozens more caught the extremely contagious disease from one man in the Detroit area. Experts warn anti-vaccine disinformation and religious traditions are helping to fuel the increase.