Measles

Measles, invasive strep, medical debt and bird flu, those are our top health headlines today.

Flu season is still in full swing and it's one of the deadliest we've seen in Idaho since 2018!

The measles outbreak, which started in Texas in late January, is continuing to spread, with more than 300 cases reported across three states.

At least 95% of community members need to be vaccinated to protect against the virus. That number is a lot lower in some western states.

This morning officials in Lubbock, Texas, confirmed the death of an unvaccinated school-age child from the measles.

A measles outbreak in Texas has health officials concerned about the spread of the disease to other parts of the country.

Earlier this week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory to all physicians concerning the increase in measles in the U.S. and internationally.

Measles and Whooping Cough cases are on the rise.

Health officials say more than 50 people were exposed and monitored, but the only confirmed cases were in the household of the man who returned from international travel in September while infected.

The rollout of the latest COVID vaccine has been running into some obstacles. There's high demand, insurance headaches and supply delays from coast to coast.