Measles outbreak: ‘People should be worried,' expert says—what to know about the disease, vaccine and how to stay healthy
Since late January, 146 cases of measles have been identified in West Texas. Here’s what public health experts say you should do for protection.
As measles spreads, here's how to avoid one of the world's most contagious viruses
The best way to avoid measles is to get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first shot is recommended for ...
Do You Need a Measles Booster?
Vaccines are the most effective tools to combat measles. Breakthrough cases — infections among the vaccinated — are extremely ...
Pediatricians walk a delicate line with parents in measles vaccination debate
Pediatricians are trying to manage anxious parents begging for early measles vaccinations and those who refuse the shot, ...
As measles outbreak grows, HHS secretary says vaccination is a personal decision that can protect individuals and communities
As a measles outbreak in Texas has grown to nearly 150 cases, US Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in ...
RFK Jr. Acknowledges the Measles Vaccine Amid a Worsening Outbreak
Kennedy's acknowledgement of the value of the measles vaccine comes as the outbreak that began in Texas continues to grow. So ...
RFK Jr.’s focus on vitamin A for measles worries health experts
The measles outbreak in Texas has sparked debate over the use of vitamin A, with some health experts warning it may not be ...
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Measles: What to know, how to avoid it
But about 20 percent of unvaccinated Americans who get measles are hospitalized, the CDC said. Pregnant women who haven't gotten the vaccine may give birth prematurely or have a low-birthweight ...