German measles has officially been eradicated from North and South America, the first region of the world to vanquish the disease, health officials announced Wednesday. German measles, also known as ...

With measles cases in more than 20 states across the U.S., doctors and health officials are urging anyone who hasn't received the MMR vaccine to get vaccinated. "To be very clear, the number one, ...

Lately, we have been getting lots of news about the recent recurrence and continuing spread of red measles (rubeola) in the U.S. Unfortunately, there is also news of decreasing children’s immunization ...

Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill on Monday called on vaccine manufacturers to develop separate shots for measles, mumps and rubella instead of the current vaccine, which combines the three. O’Neill ...

Over the past five years, measles outbreaks have hit more than 100 countries. Canada lost its official measles elimination status on Nov. 10, 2025. The United States could be next. Eight-month-old ...

Talk to anyone who lived through the 1950s and they’ll remember when schools shut down for polio outbreaks and families lived in fear of measles, mumps, and diphtheria sweeping through neighborhoods.

Another wave of heavy rain smacks western Washington this week, coupled with strong winds adding concern for potential power outages. Gabe Katzman,KOMONewsStaff TOPICS: SEATTLE — There are two new ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan on Monday began a two-week nationwide vaccination campaign targeting more than 57 ...

A 5% increase in vaccination could reduce cases over the next 25 years. Measles cases are continuing to spread throughout the U.S. with outbreaks in at least six states. Public health experts have ...

A measles outbreak has spread in Indiana with six confirmed cases in Allen County. The Indiana Department of Health reported five new cases on April 9 after the initial case on April 7. There are ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — In the time before widespread vaccination, death often came early. Devastating infectious diseases ran rampant in America, killing millions of children and leaving others with ...