A bout of measles sends the immune system into shock, demolishing critical cells that help our bodies respond to threats.
A joint WHO/UNICEF report this week shows that measles has made a dramatic comeback across Europe and Central Asia.
Four additional cases of measles have been confirmed in North Texas as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.
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After Pennsylvania saw its first measles case of the year reported in Montgomery County, Mount Nittany Health in State College is responding to concerns from parents.
Officials claimed that this case is not related to the Texas outbreak, warning travelers to be on the lookout for measles symptoms if they traveled through the airport around that same time.
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world, and can live on surfaces or suspended in the air for two hours.
Vaccination rates remain high, but just below a critical "community immunity" threshold of 95%. Measles vaccination rates ...