Measles is a respiratory disease caused by one of the world's most contagious viruses. It spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It most commonly affects kids. The best ...

In Washington state, health officials are urging residents to stay vigilant about vaccinations as concerns grow over the potential spread of the disease.

Before the measles vaccine, there were over 30 million cases of the disease worldwide each year.

Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, primarily affecting the South Plains region. A child has died ...

Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low ...

The U.S. recorded its first measles death in a decade this week as the largest outbreak of the disease in Texas in 30 years ...

Measles can cause complications like pneumonia, brain swelling, long-term hearing loss and death as is the case in the ...

A state health official told KWTX the reported case of measles at Mexia ISD was a “false alarm,” but the school district on ...

San Antonio Zoo stays open with enhanced protocols after a wild vulture found dead on the grounds tested 'non-negative' for ...

A child who was hospitalized with measles in Texas has died, state health officials said this week. It marks the first death ...

The measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 146 cases with most infections reported among children and teenagers, according to new data released Friday.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday upheld the role of vaccines in offering protection against ...