The New York State Department of Health issued a health advisory Wednesday following the first U.S. measles-related death in nearly a decade.While New York has

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 CDC, measles symptoms appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus and typically include high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes. Measles rash appears three to five days after the first symptoms. Koplik's spots, tiny white spots that may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin

Health officials in New York are urging people to get vaccinated against measles amid a rise in cases across the United States and Canada.The current statewide Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination rate for two-year-olds remains

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.

Here’s what to know about the current measles outbreak, how common the measles is in the U.S., how it spreads and what the symptoms and treatment are.