In the last decade, the percentage of kindergartners with medical exemptions has held steady, at about 0.2%. But the percentage with nonmedical exemptions has risen.

A health warning for anyone who traveled through Logan Airport in Boston recently. Public health officials say there was a potential measles exposure in Terminal B on July 20. The exposure lasted ...

Unlike other kids in Massachusetts, students living in one Boston suburb won’t be able to go back to school next month unless they’ve had their chickenpox and measles shots, as well as other routine ...

Your vaccination records or a health provider can tell you your measles vaccination status. The number of measles vaccine doses varies depending on your circumstances and age. Different criteria ...

Blindness, pneumonia, severe diarrhea and even death—measles virus infections, especially in children, can have devastating consequences. Fortunately, we have a safe and effective defense ...

With measles cases rising locally and nationally, questions are being asked of what steps families — especially those opposed to vaccines — can take to reduce the risk of transmission.

Measles, a disease once nearly eliminated in the US, is now making a strong and worrying return. In 2025, the country has reported more than 1,280 confirmed cases, the highest annual number in ...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Measles cases are rising in the U.S., with nearly 1,300 confirmed cases. Utah mom, Heather Williams, emphasizes vaccination after her children's NICU experience.