SHREVEPORT, La. -- Louisiana health officials confirmed a new measles case in New Orleans on Monday, marking the state’s third case this year. While that number may not seem significant, neighboring states are seeing far higher activity — Texas has reported more than 700 cases, with 17 in Oklahoma and 8 in Arkansas. Since the start of the year 45 measles outbreaks have been counted in the U.S. Measles can spread through the air and is considered highly contagious, with potential complications that include hospitalization and, in severe cases, death. Dr. Joseph Bocchini with Willis-Knighton Children’s Health says today’s outbreaks are largely preventable. The age group hit hardest in 2025 has been children and teens ages 5 to 19, though Louisiana’s most recent case invol

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