Vintage photos show life before the measles vaccine
Before the measles vaccine, there were over 30 million cases of the disease worldwide each year.
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Ask PolitiFact: Who can get the measles and is the vaccine safe?
Measles is highly contagious. Without a vaccine, 9 out of 10 people exposed to measles will become infected, the CDC said. About 1 to 3 of every 1,000 children with measles will die, usually from ...
As Texas measles outbreak grows, here's what to know about the disease, vaccines and response
The measles outbreak in Texas has quickly grown to 146 cases. One child has died. NBC News answers readers' questions about ...
MMR vaccine: What does it protect against other than measles?
The vaccine is the only way to prevent measles, but it also prevents other illnesses. The other “M” stands for mumps, and the ...
How did the measles outbreak spread? A look at vaccine exemption rates in Texas
Gaines County in West Texas is at the heart of the ongoing measles outbreak. Non-medical vaccine exemption rates there are ...
Concerned about measles? Wondering if you need the vaccine? Here's what to know
There are a lot of questions about how long the measles vaccine lasts and whether some should get a booster or be ...
Need a measles shot? Houston Health Department hosts vaccination clinic
HOUSTON — The Houston Health Department is hosting a measles vaccination clinic Saturday morning. The event will run from 10 ...
Officials nervous about prospect of measles hitting Galveston during Spring Break
Dr. Philip Kaiser, chief of the Galveston County Health District, said he's very concerned about measles as thousands of ...