“Infected people are contagious from 4 days before the rash starts through 4 days afterward. The incubation period for measles, from exposure to fever, is usually about 7-10 days, and from exposure to ...

The worst long-term complication of measles is a form of delayed encephalitis called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis ...

Measles is known for its characteristic rash, but it can have serious respiratory and neurologic complications.

"And for those who might have chosen in the past not to be vaccinated because they thought measles was not around, so they ...

There has been an uptick in Measles cases across the United States. Learn more about the infection and how to prevent it.

With measles cases now confirmed in Oklahoma, health officials are urging the public to take precautions against one of the ...

On Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health said two probable measles cases have been reported in Oklahoma.

“They should be vigilant for cases of febrile rash illness that meet the measles case definition and share effective measles prevention strategies, including vaccination guidance for ...

Research shows that the R0 of measles is 12-18, meaning a person with measles can spread the virus to 12 to 18 people. “It gets an Olympic gold for contagiousness,” says Schaffner. There is no ...

Measles was declared eliminated (meaning no local spread in a 12-month period) from the United States as of 2000. It was the largest country to have achieved this milestone. Worldwide, vaccination ...

A child under 5 years old on Long Island has been diagnosed with measles, marking the first case outside of New York City in ...

In early stages, measles can easily go undetected, putting you, your family, and your community at risk. Understand the signs and what to do if you notice them.