Texas' measles outbreak is up to 90 cases. Here's what you need to know about the virus, vaccination and boosters.

Measles is a highly contagious virus mostly common in school-aged children. 58 cases have been reported in northwest Texas.

The best protection against measles is vaccination against the virus. But a record share of US kindergartners had an exemption for required vaccinations last school year, leaving more than 125,000 ...

The best way to stay protected against measles is to get vaccinated, according to experts. The measles, mumps and rubella ...

Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease caused by a virus that primarily, and most severely, affects children. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it infects the ...

In little Gaines County, a far-flung region of rural West Texas and home to a large Mennonite community ‒ whose members take religious exemptions from vaccinations ‒ the measles virus is on a ...

Measles is a highly contagious virus that can survive in the air for up to two hours. Up to 9 out of 10 people who are susceptible will get the virus if exposed, according to the U.S. Centers for ...

In some cases, the illness can be fatal. Prior to the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1963, the virus would claim an estimated 2.6 million lives each year worldwide. In 2023, WHO estimated ...