The measles outbreak continues to spread throughout the U.S., sparking discussions about how best to protect children and other high-risk groups from the disease.

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 ...

New Jersey health officials are asking people who went to last week’s Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium to monitor for measles symptoms because a person went to see the singer while infectious. There ...

The U.S. has confirmed an average of 22 weekly cases over the past two weeks. About a month ago, the rate of new measles cases was accelerating at a seemingly unprecedented rate with more than 100 ...

Measles is very contagious. Here's how to avoid it Measles first infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body, causing a high fever, runny nose, cough, red, watery eyes and a rash.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sounding the alarm on a potential measles exposure at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here's what you need to know.

The changes come as the CDC's tally of measles cases has begun to show signs of accelerating again. At least 1,088 cases of measles have been reported so far this year, the CDC said Friday, with ...

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 ...

In 2019, U.S. public health officials responded to a similar measles outbreak, stressing the importance of vaccination. That’s not happening now, experts say.