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Measles cases more than tripled this year. Here’s how to help protect your kids as school starts
As kids head back to school, federal health officials are emphasizing the importance of getting routine vaccinations against diseases like measles.
Over 200 cases of measles have been reported this year in more than two dozen states and Washington, D.C., which is more than triple the number of cases reported last year. Most are in children under 5 five years old who were not vaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.
Dr. Mandy Cohen, director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said we’re seeing more measles cases because it’s “very contagious.”
“It’s one of the most contagious viruses that are out there, but we have a way to protect ourselves, right? We want to make sure everyone is getting their vaccination,” she said.
Earlier this year, a CBS News investigation identified at least 8,500 schools where measles vaccination rates among kindergartners were below the 95% threshold that the CDC identifies as crucial for protecting a community from measles.
“I’m traveling around the country reminding folks, ahead of going back to school: make sure your kiddos are up to date on their measles vaccine as well as polio and others. It’s our best defense against some of these serious illnesses,” Cohen said.
Among children born from 1994 through 2023, about 500 million cases of illness, as well as 32 million hospitalizations and 1,129,000 deaths, will have been prevented through routine childhood vaccinations, according to CDC data.
“We are our young ones’ only defense against everything in the world,” Erica Grandpre, a parent in Minnesota, told CBS News. “I’ve read it in the news over the last few years — you’re like, really? I thought this was gone. I thought this was something of the past.”
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Fubo offers you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.