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Measles

A nurse prepares a dose of the measles vaccine. (credit: STR/AFP/Getty Images)

CDC: 2011 Worst Year For U.S. Measles In 15 Years

Last year was the worst year for measles in the U.S. in 15 years, health officials said Thursday. There were 222 cases of measles, a large jump from the 60 or so seen in a typical year.

2012/04/19

A nurse injects a young girl with a measles vaccine. (credit: Noel Celis/AFP/Getty Images)

U.S. On Track For Most Measles Cases In A Decade

The United States seems to be on track to have more measles cases than any year in more than a decade, with virtually all cases linked to other countries, including Europe where there’s a big outbreak.

2011/05/05

A nurse prepares a dose of the measles vaccine. (credit: STR/AFP/Getty Images)

North Texas Doctors Fear Measles Outbreak

The Tarrant County Health Department is investigating the first two confirmed cases of the measles in 17 years.

2011/04/06

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