As of Monday, Louisiana has had no cases of measles, but with it spreading rapidly through our neighboring state, local health providers are sharing how we can prevent it now. The Louisiana Surgeon General said on X,

The measles outbreak in Texas has claimed the life of an unvaccinated child, marking the first measles death in the US in a decade. Sen. Bill

Louisiana health leaders are raising concerns about a potential measles outbreak as cases surge in neighboring Texas. Officials are urging residents to take precautions amid the spread

Multiple outbreaks of the measles have been reported so far this year, with one outbreak in Texas ballooning from six cases to 48 in just over a week.

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is facing backlash for supporting the confirmation of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following the first U.S.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, Feb. 20 to officially begin construction on the Red River Credit Union Athletic Complex. "The reintroduction of measles by an unimmunized person has been responsible for the majority of outbreaks in the US during the past few years.”

Measles may be a very rare disease today, but it is highly contagious and can be potentially deadly. And Senator Bill Cassidy says it’s headed for Louisiana.

When speaking with reporters about the measles outbreak, Senator Cassidy said It’s going to be in Lake Charles. It’s going to be in Lafayette and Baton Rouge.

As cases continue to rise in Texas' largest measles outbreak in 30 years with at least one death reported, some people might wonder how to protect themselves against the virus.

Some people think of measles as just a little rash and fever that clear up in a few days. But measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years old.