The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated ...

Thanks to the introduction of a vaccine in 1963, measles was considered eliminated in the US in 2000. Yet the highly ...

The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 146, according to new data released Friday. At least 20 people have been hospitalized so far, according to the ...

The latest update comes two days after the first death was reported in a school-aged child who lived in the outbreak area.

Here's what to know about the measles and how to protect yourself. It's a respiratory disease caused by one of the world's ...

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

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 ...