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Measles: Symptoms, Treatment and Vaccination
Measles is making a comeback. Here's what you should know about one of the most contagious infectious diseases in the world.
Here’s What Could Happen If You Get Measles While Pregnant
The measles can be dangerous for people of all ages, but the highly contagious virus poses a particular threat to pregnant women.
Experts ID 25 US Counties Most at Risk of Measles Outbreaks
Many very large cities are in regions most in danger of new measles outbreaks in the United States, due to anti-vaccine movements.
A Scientologist Cruise Ship Has Been Quarantined Because of a Measles Case
The nearly 300 passengers and crew aboard were not allowed to disembark on the island
Mumps: A Highly Contagious, Easily Preventable Disease
Mumps is an unpleasant and highly contagious disease, but a simple two-dose vaccine is 88% effective against the infection.
Smallpox: The World's First Eradicated Disease
Prior its eradication in 1980, smallpox killed hundreds of millions of people globally.
Flight Attendant from Israel in Coma After Getting Measles Virus
A flight attendant in Israel is in a coma after getting the measles, according to news reports.
Can You Still Get the Measles If You've Been Vaccinated?
If you've been vaccinated, can you still catch the disease?
