Health experts say low vaccination rates are fueling outbreaks of the contagious disease that was considered to be eliminated ...
A measles outbreak in northwest Texas grew to 124 cases on Tuesday, and exposures have been reported elsewhere in the state.
Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease caused by a virus, and can be severe or even fatal. According to the U.S.
Measles is a respiratory virus that can survive in the air for up to two hours. Up to 9 out of 10 people who are susceptible ...
As of Feb. 20, there were a total of 93 measles cases reported in eight states: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New ...
With a large, high-profile measles outbreak in West Texas, declining childhood vaccination rates , and the appointment of a ...
Now 124 people infected in West Texas, nine more in New Mexico and outbreak 'still has a lot of energy and steam behind it.' ...
Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne ...
The outbreak is primarily affecting West Texas, but cases have recently spread to San Antonio, New Braunfels and San Marcos, ...
According to the CDC, measles can cause serious complications like pneumonia, brain swelling, and even death in young ...