The death of a child from a measles infection is a “powerful, painful reminder” of the importance of vaccinations, a city ...

Vaccines do much more than prevent specific diseases — their side benefits save children's lives around the world ...

Serious complications of measles include hospitalization, pneumonia, miscarriage, preterm birth, brain swelling and death.

Readers respond to articles about childhood vaccinations and a rise in measles cases. Also: Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s ...

Measles cases in Australia continue to climb, and the latest reports from Western Australia bring the number to about 80, ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An outbreak of measles in Texas has reignited discussions about vaccination importance, with health experts emphasizing the critical role of immunization in preventing the ...

The signs and symptoms of measles usually start 7–14 days after exposure to the virus, and include rash, fever, a runny nose, cough and conjunctivitis. The rash usually starts on the face or neck, and ...

Dr. Horovitz says that since the measles vaccine is 93% to 97% effective, about one in 20 people need a booster. In addition, if you got the vaccine before 1989, you may also need a booster.

With a measles outbreak in Kentucky spreading to Fayette County, health officials are stressing the importance of vaccination ...

A measles case as Dulles, coupled with an outbreak in New Mexico and Texas, is an urgent reminder about the importance of childhood vaccinations.

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