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A case of measles was confirmed in Howard County, Maryland, marking the state’s first case of the year. The resident who ...

The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.

RFK Jr. recently baselessly claimed that steroids, antibiotics, and cod liver oil yielded “very good results" with measles.

A measles outbreak in West Texas has sickened at least 198 people, with 23 patients hospitalized and one dead.

“The recommendation is that you get the shot to your child between 12 to 15 months of age, and then a second shot between ...

The U.S. declared measles eliminated more than 20 years ago, thanks to an exceptionally safe and effective vaccine. But ...

Bell-bottoms, tie-dye and crochet have all made major comebacks — but a New York City doctor is warning that one trend that ...

Maryland reports a measles case in a resident with recent travel history, distinct from the Texas and New Mexico outbreaks.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has resulted in a second death, leaving many Ohioans wondering ...

Health officials in Maryland announced a positive case of measles in a Howard County resident on Sunday and are working to identify people who might have been exposed.

The rash generally appears three to five days after the first symptoms, beginning as flat red spots on the face and then ...