Many still believe that measles is a harmless disease and that vaccinations are more harmful, citing autism as a potential side effect, a claim debunked by numerous studies, including a notable ...

The U.S. surpassed 1,000 measles cases Friday, even as Texas posted one of its lowest counts of newly confirmed cases since its large outbreak began three months ago. Texas still accounts for the ...

The number of measles cases in the U.S. has risen to 884, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data published Friday. Here's what you need to know.

For a child who is not vaccinated against measles — one of the world’s most infectious viruses — no classroom, school bus or grocery store is safe. Nine out of 10 unvaccinated people exposed ...

Alarming study about potential increase in measles cases 04:26. Weekly measles cases have set a new record, according to figures published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

As measles cases rise across the United States, misinformation about the life-threatening infection can put people at risk.. Nationwide, cases have surpassed 600, with infections confirmed in 21 ...

As a measles outbreak centered in West Texas continues to grow, a new poll finds that a growing share of adults in the United States have heard false claims about the disease and the vaccine to ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “tepid endorsement” of measles vaccination puts the U.S. at risk of losing its elimination status of the disease as early as January, the Food and ...

The measles rash usually doesn’t appear for more than a week after someone has been exposed. Other symptoms are better early indicators of a potential measles case, health experts say.

DENVER — Measles cases continue to rise throughout the U.S., leaving many with questions about how to protect themselves. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported more than 600 ...

Per CDC data, one dose of the MMR vaccine is 93% effective against measles, 78% effective against mumps, and 97% effective against rubella. Two doses of MMR vaccine are 97% effective against ...

The Virginia Department of Health confirmed the state’s first measles case of the year, making it the 26th state to report cases amid a concerning outbreak.. The case in Virginia involves a ...