Before measles vaccines were introduced in the US in 1963, nearly all children were infected with the disease by the time ...

Measles is a respiratory disease caused by one of the world's most contagious viruses. It spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It most commonly affects kids. The best ...

In Washington state, health officials are urging residents to stay vigilant about vaccinations as concerns grow over the potential spread of the disease.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration took part in a World Health ...

The People’s Voice cited South Plains Public Health District vaccination clinics held Feb. 6 and 7 in Gaines County. On Feb. 5, the Texas state health department confirmed Gaines had six cases of ...

Measles can cause complications like pneumonia, brain swelling, long-term hearing loss and death as is the case in the ...

The deadly return measles highlights growing gaps in immunization coverage across the US and globally, raising concerns among ...

The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 146, according to new data released Friday. At least 20 people have been hospitalized so far, according to the ...

Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television personality and Senate candidate, is still likely to win confirmation to head the Centers ...

The latest update comes two days after the first death was reported in a school-aged child who lived in the outbreak area.

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier breaks down the spread of measles cases and the 'emotionally charged' debate ...

A few days after symptoms begin, an infected person may experience further symptoms. These may include a telltale rash, which breaks out as flat red spots on the face and then spreads down the neck ...