Kennedy said vaccines can protect children and contribute to community immunity, but the decision should still be parents'. Abbott hasn't mentioned them.

The Texas health department has reported at least ... normally given as part of the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, is highly effective and safe. Most people have protection ...

The vaccine is the only way to prevent measles, but it also prevents other illnesses. The other “M” stands for mumps, and the “R” stands for rubella. Children can also get an MMRV vaccine, which adds protection against varicella, better known as chickenpox.

A recent outbreak of measles is prompting questions about the life-threatening disease and how to prevent it. Here's what to know.

mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to children and adults. Others are reading:What is measles? What you need to know about growing number of cases in Texas, New Mexico This comes after Texas has reported 124 cases since the start of the measles outbreak in ...

According to LPH, these clinics will offer the MMR vaccine to those who have not previously received the two recommended doses at no cost and without an appointment. Texas measles cases hit 159 ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new travel guidance amid a growing measles outbreak just in time for spring break.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, seemingly reversed course and touted benefits of MMR vaccine amid deadly Texas measles outbreak.