As measles — a preventable disease the U.S. considered eliminated in 2000 — spreads through West Texas’ rural expanse, ...

Dr. David Persse, HHD’s chief medical official, said he expects that more are getting their vaccine with their primary care ...

The latest update comes two days after the first death was reported in a school-aged child who lived in the outbreak area.

The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed 146 cases across the state since late January. Posted: March 2, ...

Kennedy said vaccines can protect children and contribute to community immunity, but the decision should still be parents'.

DALLAS — More than 140 cases of measles have been reported in Texas, including one here in North Texas, and a child in ...

HOUSTON — The first death linked to the west Texas measles outbreak is creating growing concern for parents and doctors ...

The Houston Health department is investigating two possible cases of measles in the city. The Houston rodeo plans to monitor ...

For the first time in years, Americans are in the midst of an outbreak of the measles virus. Earlier this week, an unvaccinated child in Texas was the first person to die from the virus in a decade, ...

The Houston Health Department is hosting a free vaccination clinic on Saturday amid a measles outbreak in northwest Texas.

Declining vaccination rates, decreasing trust in government and a political unwillingness to endorse vaccines is shaping ...

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans. Just one infected patient can spread measles to up to nine out of 10 susceptible close contacts, according to the Centers for Disease ...