As measles outbreak grows, HHS secretary says vaccination is a personal decision that can protect individuals and communities
As a measles outbreak in Texas has grown to nearly 150 cases, US Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in ...
Vintage photos show life before the measles vaccine
Before the measles vaccine, there were over 30 million cases of the disease worldwide each year.
As Texas measles outbreak grows, here's what to know about the disease, vaccines and response
The measles outbreak in Texas has quickly grown to 146 cases. One child has died. NBC News answers readers' questions about ...
US CDC says vaccination remains best defense against measles after death in Texas
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday upheld the role of vaccines in offering protection against ...
How did the measles outbreak spread? A look at vaccine exemption rates in Texas
Gaines County in West Texas is at the heart of the ongoing measles outbreak. Non-medical vaccine exemption rates there are ...
Are you protected? Here's what the CDC says about measles, which is spreading in Texas
According to the CDC, if you were born after 1957, one dose is considered sufficient to be considered protected from measles.
Who should get the measles vaccine in NC? What to know as US cases are on the rise
As of Feb. 20, there were a total of 93 measles cases reported in eight states: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New ...
Measles vaccines given long ago could be less effective now, doctors say
For those who were vaccinated for measles many decades ago, there’s a chance the protection has worn off by now. Here's how to determine whether you need a booster.
What you need to know about the measles outbreak
Measles are spreading and have already caused one death. Here's what you need to know according to the CDC and medical ...
Vaccine critic RFK Jr backs measles jab amid deadly outbreak in US, calls for increased accessibility
Kennedy, who was just approved as health secretary, has previously made multiple incorrect and deceptive assertions regarding ...
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What to Know About the Measles Vaccine
The vaccine is both safe and effective; two doses are 97% effective against measles, according to the CDC. The vaccine may cause some side effects, but these are typically mild and resolve on ...
Measles alert issued in New Jersey county following three confirmed cases
An unvaccinated resident in Bergen County contracted measles after returning from a trip overseas. The person spread it to two others, who are also unvaccinated, according to the New Jersey ...