Amid the spread of measles across the U.S., new research shows even a small uptick in measles, mumps, rubella vaccination could prevent millions of infections.

Connecticut Department of Public Health officials say they are doing all they can to brace for massive cuts to vaccine education, outreach and more.

More than 20,000 jobs were eliminated, billions of dollars in scientific research has been threatened or paused, and a budget draft proposes a major restructuring of Health and Human Services.

Massachusetts faced some of the heaviest losses nationally, with cuts affecting more than $100 million in NIH grants.