Q: Do we need to do anything extra regarding measles concerns? A: Measles was officially declared eliminated in 2002 according to the American Medical Association. But as of this writing, there are ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning clinicians to remain on alert for measles cases due to a growing number of infections. Between Dec. 1, 2023, and Jan. 23, 2024, there ...

Martha Martin has to use up all of her remaining vacation days for the year to stay home with her infant son, and it still won’t be enough. Nine-month-old Hal was recently exposed to measles at day ...

Though the likelihood of an outbreak or sporadic cases might be low, the spread of measles into Massachusetts can’t be ruled out, especially among unvaccinated populations. And so, state public-health ...

FARGO — With a measles outbreak in North Dakota continuing to grow, local schools may be off the hook after letting out for summer vacation. Other organizations, though, must be vigilant, and there’s ...

This is a guest essay for Healthbeat. Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here. After decades of progress and the elimination of domestic transmission in ...

If you think you have measles, getting medical attention is not business-as-usual — you need to take care not to infect others. For one, call ahead before making a visit to a doctor’s office, ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado health officials are issuing a warning to El Paso County residents after they say a vaccinated child tested positive for measles after traveling ...

A day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinated, public health officials say. West Texas is in the ...

Measles have surged to a record high, with more cases reported this year than any year since the disease was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. This disappointing record comes amid ...

A day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinated, public health officials say. West Texas is in the ...