MMR vaccine: What does it protect against other than measles?
As the measles outbreak in Texas spreads, attention is turning to what is commonly called the MMR vaccine. The vaccine is the ...
Montgomery County identified a case of measles over the weekend. Here’s what to know about the virus.
In the last year, several cases of measles have been identified in the Philadelphia region; last winter, a measles outbreak ...
What is rubella? Texas health officials dispute 'German measles' case in Central Texas
Texas Department of State Health Services has disputed a case of rubella in Texas, after Mexia ISD notified local families of a confirmed case.
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No, vaccines did not cause the Gaines County, Texas, measles case spike
Dozens of children have contracted measles in the state’s largest outbreak in 33 years. Online, some are blaming vaccines for the disease’s spread.
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 ...
Feds to send 2,000 measles, mumps, rubella vaccines to Texas, Kennedy says
The death, reported on Wednesday, was the first U.S. fatality from measles in a decade. Government data showed a growing ...
Do you know which vaccines you got as a child? Here’s how to track them.
Start with your health-care provider, parents or caregiver to find out about your childhood vaccinations. And learn which ...
If You Received a Measles Vaccine in This Decade, Check Your Records
Measles cases are currently rising in the U.S. We spoke with doctors to explain everything you need to protect yourself, ...
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Ask PolitiFact: Who can get the measles and is the vaccine safe?
Measles is highly contagious. Without a vaccine, 9 out of 10 people exposed to measles will become infected, the CDC said. About 1 to 3 of every 1,000 children with measles will die, usually from ...