Measles Can Damage the Immune System for Years
A bout of measles sends the immune system into shock, demolishing critical cells that help our bodies respond to threats.
Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 300 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from ...
Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak grows to 259, with just 2 among fully vaccinated people
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released ...
No measles reported yet in Nevada, but state’s vaccination rate slipping
Measles, a highly contagious disease considered to have been eradicated since the turn of the century, is making a comeback.
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Measles is spreading. Here’s what experts say you should know
The uptick in measles cases has left many people wondering about early signs of measles, whether they need an updated vaccine and treatment options.
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RFK Jr. Falsely Claims Measles Vax Causes Deaths 'Every Year'
Offit: People aren't going to be making a good choice for themselves if they hear Robert F. Kennedy Jr. say, falsely, that ...
For Parents of Babies Near Measles Outbreaks, a Painful Waiting Game
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world, and can live on surfaces or suspended in the air for two hours.
Q&A: Epidemiologist explains why measles cases are surging and how to stop the spread
Virginia Tech infectious disease epidemiologist Lisa M. Lee explains why new measles cases are being reported around the ...
RFK Jr. claims measles can be treated with vitamin A, linked to poor diet. Here's what science says
RFK Jr. has claimed measles can be treated with vitamin A and that severe infection is linked to poor diet. But many experts who spoke with ABC News disagreed.
4 measles cases confirmed in Lamar County, state total climbs to 259 Friday
Four additional cases of measles have been confirmed in North Texas as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.
Former CDC director argues for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine dose
The former director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) called for stronger, nationwide guidance on ...
West Texas measles cases rise to 259. Here is what you need to know.
" West Texas measles cases rise to 259. Here is what you need to know. " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a ...