Wyoming Reports First Measles Case in 15 Years Amid US Surge

Wyoming has reported its first measles case in 15 years, as US infections approach a 30-year high with 1,227 cases this year, mostly among unvaccinated individuals. The case involves an unvaccinated child in Natrona County, prompting health officials to advise monitoring for symptoms and avoiding crowded places. The CDC emphasizes that the MMR vaccine is highly effective in preventing measles, which remains highly contagious.