'To see the measles come back is really terrifying' [View all]

Author: Katherine Cook
Published: 11:46 PM PDT April 29, 2025
Updated: 3:59 PM PDT April 30, 2025

PORTLAND, Oregon — Health officials are warning about misleading information aimed at preventing measles as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports rising case numbers across the United States.

"We thought measles was virtually eliminated in the U.S., so to see these numbers is quite alarming," said Dr. Scott Spencer, a pediatrician at Pediatric Associates of the Northwest.

Like most physicians, Spencer is encouraging patients to get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination to prevent measles.

"We know it's safe and effective," said Spencer ...

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