The 411 on Measles

What you need to know about this serious virus.

Measles Are Back! - This disease, which was once thought to be a problem of the past, has come back with a vengeance. Read more about measles, what’s behind our recent outbreak and what you can do to protect yourself from this virus. — Kellee Terrell(Photo: Andersen Ross/Blend Images/Corbis)
New Measles Outbreak in Chicago Daycare Center - Chicago is the newest city to have a measles concern. According to reports, public health officials are looking at a “cluster of measles” that were reported at a KinderCare Learning Center in Palatine, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Five babies have been tested for measles, with two confirmed cases and three more results still pending. (Photo: NBC Chicago)
Disneyland Outbreak Passes 100 People - The recent measles outbreak has reached 102 people, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The highly publicized outbreak, which has been linked to Disneyland, has mostly occurred among those who were not vaccinated from the disease, Health Day reported. A disease that was once eradicated, measles has made a comeback with 600 cases reported in 2014. (Photo: George Frey /Landov)Obama Wants Parents to Vaccinate Their Kids - This week, President Barack Obama told NBC News that parents should get their kids vaccinated. The president emphasized that people who don’t get vaccinated pose risks for babies and other people. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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New Measles Outbreak in Chicago Daycare Center - Chicago is the newest city to have a measles concern. According to reports, public health officials are looking at a “cluster of measles” that were reported at a KinderCare Learning Center in Palatine, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Five babies have been tested for measles, with two confirmed cases and three more results still pending. (Photo: NBC Chicago)

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