At least 124 cases of measles have been reported in Texas since late January — marking the largest outbreak in the state in ...

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

Now 124 people infected in West Texas, nine more in New Mexico and outbreak 'still has a lot of energy and steam behind it.' ...

According to the CDC, if you were born after 1957, one dose is considered sufficient to be considered protected from measles.

In just a few short weeks, the Trump administration has brought drastic changes to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

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

With a large, high-profile measles outbreak in West Texas, declining childhood vaccination rates , and the appointment of a ...

According to the CDC, if you were born after 1957, one dose is considered sufficient to be considered protected from measles. Some adults may need a second dose. The CDC says adults who are going to ...

Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne ...

A measles outbreak in Texas is continuing to grow, reaching 124 cases, new data released Tuesday shows. Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or individuals whose vaccination status ...

Health experts say low vaccination rates are fueling outbreaks of the contagious disease that was considered to be eliminated ...

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