Just last year there were 222 cases here in the United States.
Infectious disease specialists say that's a far bigger number than we've seen in at least 15 years!
This is the measles rash.
The North East Texas Public Health District says it's far more common to see it in Europe -- where there is still an ongoing problem.
EAST TEXAS (KYTX) - They say in recent US outbreaks, travelers have brought measles back to the U.S.
Experts say kids are most at risk when it comes to measles -- because lots of little ones haven't had their full series of shots.
And adults don't continue to maintain their vaccinations so they can carry measles, infect children who don't have immunity yet, and the adults never show signs or symptoms.
Those symptoms include, the classic rash, that looks like this -- along with coughing, red eyes, fever, and white spots on the tongue.
The CDC says to make sure those symptoms don't spread -- kids should get their first measles shot at 12 months and the second at 4 years old before entering school.
Adults also need to keep up with their measles, mumps, and Rebel la booster shot, every 7 - 10 years.
Net Health says measles outbreaks are so concerning because the disease spreads as easily as the flu or whooping cough -- through droplet contamination when you sneeze or cough.
