#Measles Mumps Rubella
DOH urges Hawaiʻi residents to stay vigilant as cases of measles continue to rise in US
The health and safety of Hawai‘i residents are a top priority as measles cases continue to rise in the United States and internationally. Despite the success of vaccines in preventing diseases, the highly contagious viral illness is returning after being declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. In 2023, four outbreaks and 59 cases […]
Hawaiʻi Health Department advises travelers and residents to be on alert for measles
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is advising travelers and residents to be on alert for measles, as international and continental US outbreaks continue to increase, currently affecting 16 US states as of Feb. 29, 2024. DOH sent an advisory to physicians on Jan. 26, 2024, reminding healthcare providers to be vigilant.
