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What is a measles outbreak?
A measles outbreak happens when there's a sudden increase in cases of the disease in a specific area, like the hundreds of cases seen in Pennsylvania. It's particularly concerning because measles is highly contagious. The current situation is America's worst since the 1990s, showing the seriousness of the spread.
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