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Mayo es el Mes de Mejor Audición y Habla

Little Rock – Mayo es el mes de Mejor Audición y Habla. Este mes, el Departamento de Salud de Arkansas (ADH por sus siglas en inglés) quiere aumentar la concientización sobre la importancia de los pruebas de audición del recién nacido y los niveles de avance del desarrollo del lenguaje en niños. La detección temprana […]

MMR vaccine clinic to be held in Conway May 13

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will hold a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine clinic at the Don Owen Sports Complex at 10 Lower Ridge Rd. in Conway on May 13 from 1 to 7 p.m. The vaccine will be provided at no cost, but people should bring their insurance card if they have […]

Fourth case of measles in Arkansas identified in 2025

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a fourth confirmed pediatric measles case in anArkansas resident. The individual was not fully vaccinated and resides in Faulkner County. Because theindividual has no record of travel outside the state, this case indicates the first case of community spreadof measles in Arkansas this year. Measles is a […]

New measles exposure locations added to ADH website

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting new measles exposure locations after an out-of-state resident visited Fort Smith while infectious with measles. Measles exposure locations and case counts are updated at www.healthy.arkansas.gov. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause severe health complications. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and rash. Patients […]

Arkansas Health Department Extends Hours This Saturday to Support REAL ID Deadline

LITTLE ROCK, AR—With the May 7 deadline to obtain a REAL ID quickly approaching, theArkansas Department of Health (ADH) is taking proactive steps to assist residents in meeting thenecessary requirements. In response to increasing demand for birth certificates—an essential document for obtaining aREAL ID—the ADH will open several Local Health Units (LHUs) and its main […]

Second case of measles in Arkansas identified in 2025

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a second confirmed pediatric measles casein an unvaccinated Arkansas resident from Faulkner County. The individual who tested positivewas exposed during out of state travel. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause severe health complications. Symptomsinclude fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and rash. Patients are infectious […]

First case of measles in Arkansas identified since 2018

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a confirmed pediatric measles case in anunvaccinated Arkansas resident from Saline County. The individual who tested positive wasexposed during out of state travel. As of April 10, 2025, this is the only measles case in Arkansassince 2018. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause severe […]

Measles Update: Get The Latest Measles Information Here

Measles, or rubeola, is a highly contagious, acute viral infectious disease caused by the measles virus. Some people think of measles as just a rash and fever that clears up in a few days; however, measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5-years-old.

The best protection against measles is the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The MMR vaccine provides long-lasting protection against all strains of measles.