Outbreaks of measles occur as we are a worldwide community. We are easily connected by travel, and other countries do not ...

Measles is not often seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases ...

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The good news is that existing vaccines also prevent this process. By blocking the virus from infecting the immune system in ...

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Two people have died from measles as the U.S. faces multiple outbreaks of the highly contagious virus. Can you get measles if you're vaccinated? Experts explain.

Vaccination provides long-lasting 97% protection against measles infection. Most people who have been vaccinated do not need ...

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Most kids will recover from the measles if they get it, but infection can lead to dangerous complications like pneumonia, ...

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The measles can also result in pneumonia − about 1 in every 20 children with measles get pneumonia − or encephalitis (swelling of the brain). About 1 child in every 1,000 who gets measles develops ...

As the country deals with rising measles cases, health experts say the best way to protect yourself is to be vaccinated.