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 ...
Parents deserve the truth about the measles vaccine and how it protects lives | Opinion
As we watch the current measles outbreak unfold, I believe it is my duty to make sure parents know where the original “MMR ...
Taking shots at vaccines has deadly consequences
The widespread dissemination of groundless conspiracy theories is undercutting confidence in the safety and efficacy of ...
Do I need a measles vaccine booster shot? What to know as new outbreak leads to first death
After being declared eradicated 25 years ago, measles is making a comeback. The good news is, most people who were vaccinated ...
More than 100 people have contracted measles this year. How contagious is it?
Measles has been spreading across the U.S. for the last several weeks, sickening people in at least nine states amid a ...
5 key questions about measles answered amid outbreak
Measles can cause complications like pneumonia, brain swelling, long-term hearing loss and death — as is the case in the current Texas outbreak. In the decade before the measles vaccine, the CDC ...
Utah health officials urge people to get vaccinated against measles, as cases rise nationally
As the number of people with measles mounts in multiple states, health officials in Utah are urging people to take precautions.
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 ...
Can you get the measles vaccine while pregnant?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pregnant women should wait to get the MMR vaccine until after ...
Here are the MMR vaccination rates for kindergarteners in each Central Texas county
KVUE dug into Texas DSHS data showing MMR vaccination rates for Central Texas counties and local public school districts.
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As outbreak spreads in Texas and New Mexico, do adults need another measles vaccine?
The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146. And Eastern New Mexico is also dealing with 9 cases. The MMR ...
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What experts say about childhood vaccines amid the Texas measles outbreak
As the Texas measles outbreak grows and HHS head RFK Jr. puts vaccines under new scrutiny, two experts answer questions about the public health tool.