Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease caused by a virus, and can be severe or even fatal. According to the U.S.

As of Feb. 20, there were a total of 93 measles cases reported in eight states: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New ...

In Texas, at least 90 cases of measles have been reported in recent weeks across the northwest part of that state.

Measles cases are currently rising in the U.S. We spoke with doctors to explain everything you need to protect yourself, ...

Overall, unvaccinated children are at the greatest risk for measles, according to the CDC. The CDC currently recommends two ...

After a person visiting San Antonio from West Texas tested positive for measles the spread of the virus is a growing ...

With the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, doctors are warning people of the importance of vaccinating their children.

In some cases, the illness can be fatal. Prior to the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1963, the virus would claim an estimated 2.6 million lives each year worldwide. In 2023, WHO estimated ...

Dr. Jason Bowling, an infectious disease expert from University Health, appeared on the 6 O’Clock News to discuss the measles ...

As of Monday, no cases have been reported in Oklahoma, but the Oklahoma State Department of Health sent out a health alert to doctors across the state asking them to keep an eye out for potential ...

Public health experts say some adults should consider getting revaccinated, particularly older adults who were born after ...

In 2000, the highly contagious virus was declared to be eliminated in the U.S. It had been a full year since any cases were reported, thanks to high rates of vaccination with the MMR (measle ...