Just a 1% annual drop in the rate of MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) childhood jabs could prompt 17,000 measles cases, 4,000 ...

Sacramento health officials sounded the alarm about a potential measles outbreak on Monday after more than 100 children were exposed to an unvaccinated child at an educational enrichment program. It’s ...

The Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE) confirmed the presence of several more measle cases in the state of Colorado ...

Measles cases in Washington have surged, with 1,136 reported in early 2026, primarily among unvaccinated youth. As health officials raise alarms over potential outbreaks, the risks of severe illness ...

An expected review of the United States’ measles elimination status has been postponed by 7 months from April to November.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned himself as a national public health leader by staking out science-backed policies ...

A vaccinated adult visitor who spent time on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island has tested positive for measles, according to state health officials, who have now flagged several airport and public locations ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been without a permanent director since the removal of Susan Monarez in August. Its recently installed acting director, Jay Bhattacharya, is also ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned himself as a national public health leader by staking out science-backed policies ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has defended some of his controversial moves as being part of his effort to restore faith in public health agencies. It doesn’t seem to be ...

Scientists are cheering California Gov. Gavin Newsom as he builds a public health bulwark against health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine stance and President Donald Trump’s withdrawal ...

The world's most contagious disease is feared to be spreading in a major US city.