Measles, one of the world’s most contagious infectious diseases, can cause serious complications – such as blindness, ...

The most recognizable symptom of measles is a red rash that appears three to five days after the initial symptoms. It begins as small, raised bumps on the face and near the hairline, creating a ...

As of Tuesday, 24 cases were identified in Gaines County, with nine patients hospitalized. All of the cases are unvaccinated, ...

“We are investigating every suspected case, and we encourage sick individuals with symptoms consistent with measles to seek medical care,” Dr. Chad Smelser, deputy state epidemiologist for ...

While most people recover from measles, the highly contagious respiratory virus can lead to serious complications, including ...

All of the cases are unvaccinated and residents of Gaines County, DSHS reported. Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus, reports the Center for Disease Control.

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday, and eight people in neighboring eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with measles. Public health officials in New ...

Most of the measles cases are still among school-aged children in Gaines County, Texas health officials said Friday.

It means epidemics of measles. We are at great risk for re-emergence of polio in this country." Several days after symptoms begin, characteristic tiny white spots develop inside the mouth ...

Measles is a highly contagious disease where symptoms may begin 7 to 14 days after exposure to the virus, according to the CDC. Inital symptoms may include: High fever that may spike to more than ...

An outbreak of measles in the South Plains of Texas is continuing to grow, with the number of cases doubling in less than a week. At least 48 cases were identified with symptom onset within the ...