The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released ...

The U.S. has seen at least 308 measles cases so far this year, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for ...

A newborn with measles is among the cases reported in the growing West Texas outbreak, Lubbock public health officials say.

He hadn’t been expecting a stranger with a notepad, but he listened as I explained that I had come to town to write about the ...

“In general, we have not recommended boosters because there is no clear evidence that people need it. But there probably is ...

Counties in California, New York and Maryland detected their first measles cases of the year. The CDC has warned travelers to ...

There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest ...

The health departments from all Bay Area counties urged people to get vaccinated against measles because of rising cases ...

Texas state health officials said Friday there were 36 new cases of measles since Tuesday, bringing Texas' total to 259. Five ...

A bout of measles sends the immune system into shock, demolishing critical cells that help our bodies respond to threats.

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world, and can live on surfaces or suspended in the air for two hours.