Newswise — Measles cases are continuing to grow especially in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. As of Friday, 453 cases were confirmed across those states. 

In an from The World Health Organization, the majority of cases are in children who are unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status.

Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight about measles and getting vaccinated. To schedule an interview with an expert, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, [email protected].

is an associate professor of infectious diseases at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

is an associate professor of medicine and an infectious disease expert at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

is a pediatric nurse practitioner and clinical assistant professor at the GW School of Nursing.

is a neonatal nurse practitioner, researcher, and educator at the GW School of Nursing.

is an associate professor of global health and an expert in infectious diseases and epidemiology, at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health.

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