Measles cases are rising in the U.S., and for many parents, it’s a never-before-seen disease. Here's how to spot the rash, ...

In addition, weaknesses in vaccination programs, myths about potential harm from vaccines, and exemptions sought for a variety of reasons have all contributed to recent outbreaks of measles, an ...

Louisiana's vaccination rate dips below percentage sufficient for herd immunity. How do declining rates impact infectious ...

Review the tools developed by different sectors (private sector, government, academia, etc.) currently in use to assess country capacity for preventing, detecting, and responding to emerging ...

The pilot scheme in 50 homes encourages residents and relatives to make informed health choices.

Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination prevents between 3 million and 5 million deaths ...

A marginalized population, a highly contagious disease, no systemic vaccination safeguards — no wonder there’s measles in an ...

Responsibility for public health protection from communicable diseases exists at three government levels in the U.S. (federal, state/tribe, and local/municipal), with states having the authority to ...