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Your questions on measles, symptoms and the MMR vaccine, answered by experts

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

USA Today · 3d

Measles outbreak: What to know about cases in Florida, vaccine, symptoms

Here’s what to know about the current measles outbreak, how common the measles is in the U.S., how it spreads and what the symptoms and treatment are.

The Oklahoman on MSN · 3d

What to know about the measles outbreak, the measles vaccine and prevention

Measles is one of the world’s most contagious diseases, with one person being able to infect nine out of 10 of their unvaccinated close contacts.

Washington Examiner · 3d

Measles outbreak spreads to Florida

Measles was declared eliminated in 2000 in the U.S., but it has been making a comeback in recent months amid rising anti-vaccine sentiment.

Miami Herald · 4d

Are you at risk for measles? Miami sees case amid U.S. outbreak. What to know in Florida

The reason that we don’t get hundreds of cases like we did way in the past, before vaccination, is because of vaccination.”

Md. confirms measles case

The Washington Post on MSN · 3h

Md. confirms measles case; Dulles Airport travelers may have been exposed

The health department said there may have been exposures at Dulles’s international arrivals area and a Howard County pediatric emergency department.

Newsweek on MSN · 6h

Measles Exposure Warning Issued for Washington Dulles Airport: What to Know

Maryland's Department of Health confirmed a case of measles and has issued advice and guidance for those who may have been exposed.

CBS News · 8h

One Case of Measles confirmed in Maryland resident after international travel

The Maryland Department of Health and Howard County health officials announced Sunday a positive case of measles in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally.

6don MSN

Who can get the measles and is the vaccine safe?

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

NBC New York11d

First measles death reported in Texas outbreak that's infected more than 120 people

Yes, the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and highly effective in preventing measles infection and ...

5don MSN

What to Know About the Measles Vaccine

A hospital in Texas on Wednesday confirmed the death of an unvaccinated child who was infected with measles—the first ...

NBC DFW11d

Concerned about measles? Wondering if you need the vaccine? Here's what to know

Adults can suffer severe infections if they get the measles. There are a lot of questions about the efficacy of the ...

3don MSN

Should babies get a ‘bonus dose’ of the measles vaccine? Doctors say it depends

Pediatricians and public health experts said they’ve seen a surge in requests for “bonus” doses of measles immunization ...

3hon MSN

VDH investigates possible measles exposure in Northern Virginia

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was notified of a confirmed case of measles at Washington Dulles International ...

5don MSN

Do I need a measles vaccine booster?

Adults born before 1957 are assumed to have natural immunity because they were likely exposed to measles before the vaccine ...

Concern over vaccine exemptions arise amidst meningococcal, measles cases

Doctors share concerns over how declining rates of vaccinations could put people at risk for Meningococcal disease and Measles.

Health Director: Measles vaccine is highly effective

Barton County Health Department Director Karen Winkelman can look at local history to know that the vaccine for measles is effective. Cases of measles are reportable to the health department. A ...

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