Both formulations of the so-called MMR vaccine contain weakened live forms of the measles virus. The vaccine does ...
As public health officials try to slow the spread of the highly contagious virus, some experts are worried about longer-term complications. Measles is unlike other childhood viruses that come and go.
Dr. Jyoti Somani with Jackson Health offers her expertise after an isolated case at a Miami high school. A key point: People ...
A bout of measles sends the immune system into shock, demolishing critical cells that help our bodies respond to threats. This can leave people extremely susceptible to other pathogens for weeks after ...
As measles cases in West Texas are still on the rise two months after the outbreak began, local public health officials say they expect the virus to keep spreading for at least several more months ...
Texas says that, due to the nature of the measles virus, additional cases are likely to occur in the outbreak area and surrounding communities. Several obstacles are getting in the way of ...
As public health officials try to slow the spread of the highly contagious virus, some experts are worried about longer-term complications. Measles is unlike other childhood viruses that come and go.
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to more than 250 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus ...
As public health officials try to slow the spread of the highly contagious virus, some experts are worried about longer-term complications. Measles is unlike other childhood viruses that come and go.