Measles is unlike other childhood viruses. In severe cases, it can cause pneumonia. About 1 in 1,000 patients develops encephalitis.

Many of us remember measles before we had a vaccine. We either had it ourselves or had siblings and friends who contracted this “childhood illness” as it was referred to, ...

Its lethargy, cough, and fever are worse than a cold. Plus, measles can also cause brain swelling, blindness, and death.

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The New York City doc warned against a practice that’s rumored to have picked up in Texas, where nearly 200 cases of measles ...

If you were born before 1957, you almost certainly had measles, whether you remember this or not, and if you were born before 1963, you probably did. Natural infection gives virtually 100% life-long ...

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GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health reports the Upstate has 96 of the 100 cases ...

At least one case of chicken pox has been confirmed at Woodland Park high and middle schools. The Woodland Park School District notified parents on Wednesday.

Children may get the measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine instead, which also protects against chickenpox. For children, both the MMR and MMRV vaccines are given in two doses.