Measles cases are still rising. Here’s what to know about the contagious virus, including symptoms and boosters.
Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes ...
Can you get measles if you've been vaccinated? Do you need a booster? What to know
Measles symptoms usually appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus and typically include high fever, cough, runny ...
Measles outbreak: How you can positively identify its symptoms
Texas and eight other states have reported cases of measles. Currently, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Four possible mumps cases identified at several WA prisons
SHELTON, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) says four inmates in state prisons may have mumps. Two ...
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Your questions on measles, symptoms and the MMR vaccine, answered by experts
While most people's symptoms improve ... contagious infectious diseases, doctors and public health officials say the vaccine ...
What to know about ongoing measles outbreaks, when to get vaccinated and measles symptoms
The U.S. is dealing with measles outbreaks and increasing cases in several states. Here's what to know about getting ...
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Mumps: factsheet on nursing childhood infectious diseases
The mumps virus spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes, releasing droplets of contaminated saliva into the air or onto surfaces. Mumps is most infectious from around 1-2 days before ...
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Measles Q&A: Infectious disease specialist on what you should know about the virus
Dr. Jyoti Somani with Jackson Health offers her expertise after an isolated case at a Miami high school. A key point: People ...
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The Other Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Worrying Doctors Now
As the measles outbreak in the U.S. spreads, experts fear that other preventable diseases, including polio, rubella, and mumps, could return. Here’s what you can do to stay safe.