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.

Before the measles vaccine, there were over 30 million cases of the disease worldwide each year.

Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, primarily affecting the South Plains region. A child has died ...

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 ...

On Friday, Lubbock Public Health will hold a virtual news conference at 10a.m. to update the public on the measles outbreak ...

Declining vaccination rates, decreasing trust in government and a political unwillingness to endorse vaccines is shaping ...

Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.

( NewsNation) — The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported 146 measles cases in the outbreak in the South ...

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 ...

According to ABC News, the Texas measles outbreak has grown to 146 cases, mostly among unvaccinated people. Medical Contributor Dr. Ogechika Alozie discusses the outbreak across Texas and New Mexico ...