Measles is a disease caused by the virus Morbillivirus hominis. It’s an RNA virus in the family Paramyxoviridae—meaning it’s ...

Health experts say vaccine is the best way to prevent disease spread, but some people can't get the shot and others don't ...

The US is grappling with a severe measles outbreak, exceeding 1,300 cases across 39 states, jeopardizing its elimination ...

Last week, I explained why it matters if the United States were to lose its status of having eliminated measles. That ...

The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease ...

The resurgence of measles highlights the need to recognize early, nonspecific signs and rash across all populations.

Measles symptoms usually develop 10 to 12 days after exposure and can last 7 to 10 days, he said. Often identified by the rash the disease produces, measles can also lead to complications such as ...

Measles continues to spread in Utah, with another confirmed case reported in the southwest portion of the state.

While the measles vaccine is highly effective at preventing the disease, a very small portion — less than 1% — of infectious cases reported during the ongoing Texas outbreak have been among ...

Wyoming is reporting its first measles case in 15 years as the infectious disease continues to spread across the United ...

As U.S. measles infections spread, ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Measles Cases and Outbreaks, March 7, 2025. The New York Times, ...