Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viruses. Here’s what to know and how to avoid it
Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas.
In Texas Measles Outbreak, Signs of a Riskier Future for Children
Vaccine hesitancy has been rising for years in the United States. Doctors and parents in one rural county are confronting the ...
Texas weather can play a role in helping the measles virus spread rapidly. Here's how
The West Texas measles outbreak continues to see more confirmed cases and, on Wednesday, the outbreak's first death. Weather ...
Measles outbreak FAQ: Do I need a vaccine booster? What do I do if I've been exposed? Here's the latest about the highly contagious virus.
A child has died of measles in Texas, officials said — the first death from the highly contagious disease the United States ...
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State reports 146 cases of measles in South Plains region; San Antonio continues to monitor outbreak
Anita Kurian, the deputy director of San Antonio's Metropolitan Health District, said people should check their vaccination status. Those who are unsure of their vaccination status can contact Metro ...
What parents need to know about protecting their kids from measles
The only way to prevent measles infection is with the measles, mumps and rubella (or MMR) vaccine, said Dr. Zachary Most, an ...
What is measles? Here's what you need to know about the deadly virus
Measles can cause seizures, blindness and death, and children under the age of 5 are particularly vulnerable to complications ...
Rockland County, center of large 2018 measles outbreak, warns of virus spread across US
The small New York county in 2018-2019 weathered one of the largest U.S. measles outbreaks in decades, with 312 cases ...
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5 key questions about measles answered amid outbreak
Measles can cause complications like pneumonia, brain swelling, long-term hearing loss and death as is the case in the ...