The illness, classified as a "serious" respiratory illness, is best known for causing fever and a telltale rash.

The first measles death in nearly a decade was reported in Texas as outbreaks are growing and cases have now started popping up on the East Coast. Rhode Island, New Jersey and New York City are on

Earlier this week, the U.S. saw its first death from measles since 2015. In New York, there are two measles cases confirmed in the New York City area. No cases of measles have been recorded in Monroe County since 2019.

Alaska, Georgia, Rhode Island, and Texas. Here's what to know about the disease. The last major outbreak of measles in the U.S. occurred six years ago when 22 outbreaks led to 1,249 cases from Jan. 1 to Oct.

On Wednesday, the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSH) said an unvaccinated child had died from measles as the state battles its worse outbreak of the disease in 30 ye

The New York State Department of Health has issued a Health Advisory as the number of measles cases and hospitalizations rise in certain parts of the United States, particularly highlighting

In New Jersey, a measles patient who recently traveled abroad had close contact with two other people who were later diagnosed with the disease.

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 10.3 million people were infected with measles and 107,500 died. Most were unvaccinated people or children younger than five. Cases were most common in parts of Africa, the Middle East and Asia where incomes are low and health services insufficient.

Measles cases are currently rising in the U.S. We spoke with doctors to explain everything you need to protect yourself, including if you need a booster.