CDC Reports Jump in Measles Cases

There were more measles cases in the United States between January 1 and July 31, 2008 than during the same period in any year since 1996. Health experts said many cases were in people who were not vaccinated due to religious or other beliefs. Measles can be serious and even deadly. The report comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Associated Press wrote about the report on August 21, 2008.