New data from Truveta shows the percentage of 6-month-old babies in Texas getting their measles vaccine in April increased by ...

Still, the safety and efficacy of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine has been established. The two-dose series is 97 percent ...

The best way to avoid measles is to get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first shot is recommended for ...

In addition to recent measles concerns, cases of pertussis (whooping cough) have increased at a worrying rate in Hawai‘i, according to the DOH. As of May 15, 2025, 108 cases have been reported, ...

Wisconsin has yet to see a measles outbreak this year. As we consider how to report on this issue, let us know what you think.

CDC data shows, Idaho has a declining vaccination rate for measles and a growing trend of vaccine exemptions for kindergarteners.

Anyone unvaccinated can contract measles, but it tends to hit children first and hardest. Most children are not fully ...

A group of healthcare providers is launching a statewide effort to help fight the spread of measles in Oklahoma. What experts ...

Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease spread through the air via the coughs or sneezes of an infected person. Initially, the symptoms resemble a cold but can progress to intense ...

As of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 722 cases have been confirmed since late January. This is an increase of four since the May 16th update.

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