Measles is the most contagious disease that we know. It spreads with unbelievable efficiency, in a nonimmune or a partially immune population,” says Dr. Adam Ratner, pediatric infectious disease ...

Dr. James Hildreth, an epidemiologist and head of Meharry Medical College, said he is 'baffled' over RFK Jr.'s changes to CDC vaccine advisory panel.

Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes ...

The reluctance to get childhood immunizations comes amid a tumultuous period in Washington surrounding vaccine approvals.

The reluctance to get childhood immunizations comes amid a tumultuous period in Washington surrounding vaccine approvals.

Measles, once declared eliminated in the U.S., has seen a resurgence, with recent cases linked to travelers passing through U.S. airports.

By Tim Henderson Stateline As super-contagious measles continues to spread and nears a six-year U.S. record, cases in its ...

Were you exposed to measles? Local and state health agencies are tracking potential exposures after an unvaccinated ...

SAN ANTONIO -- Authorities in San Antonio said the number of people who died in heavy storms and flooding has risen to 11 and some remain missing Friday.

Texas officials have notified local public health departments to brace for another $119 million in federal cuts at the end of ...

The U.S. logged fewer than 30 measles cases this week as Ohio health officials confirmed three outbreaks in two counties were ...

A person with measles visited Boston over the weekend, health officials warned Friday, sharing a hotel, museum and airport ...