Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viruses. Here’s what to know and how to avoid it
Measles is rarely seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases ...
Who are the Mennonites in a Texas community where measles is spreading?
The Mennonite population being affected by a measles outbreak in West Texas is part of a larger, loosely affiliated group of ...
Measles outbreak in Ontario grows to more than 140 cases
A measles outbreak in Canada's Ontario province continues to grow, with health officials reporting more than 140 cases on ...
Measles alert issued in New Jersey after cases confirmed in Bergen County
A measles alert has been issued by the New Jersey Department of Health after three cases of the highly-contagious virus were ...
As measles cases mount in the U.S., what’s the situation worldwide?
In the U.S., most states now are below the 95% vaccination threshold for kindergartners — the level needed to protect ...
Unvaccinated afflicted with measles in New Jersey and Kentucky
New measles cases have been confirmed in New Jersey and Kentucky with the one common factor being a lack of measles ...
Do You Need a Measles Booster?
Vaccines are the most effective tools to combat measles. Breakthrough cases — infections among the vaccinated — are extremely ...
‘Best Defense’: Kansas health officials urge effectiveness of measles vaccine
Health officials have warned parents that the best defense against measles as a now-fatal outbreak continues is to get their children vaccinated.