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

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

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 ...

As vaccines for COVID-19 begin to be distributed across the globe this week, new research from Western University underscores the importance of vaccination against the measles virus, another ...

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

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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.

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 ...

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