There's only so much daycare and preschool facilities can do to keep germs away from children, but there's some things ...

At least 58 cases have been confirmed. Health officials — who are scrambling to get a handle on the vaccine-preventable ...

Measles are on the rise in the U.S. Alabama Department of Pubic Health reminds parents of the importance of measles vaccine.

Laredo officials urged vaccinations as Texas saw its worst measles outbreak in 30 years, calling on parents to stay vigilant.

Measles, one of the world’s most contagious infectious diseases, can cause serious complications – such as blindness, ...

Students across Oregon without vaccine exemptions need to be up-to-date on their childhood vaccines by Wednesday or risk ...

Turns out, it was being caused by a pen cap that he had accidentally swallowed as a child. Doctors at the KIMS Hospital here ...

The warning comes as the rampant spread of misinformation and disinformation poses a significant challenge to public health.

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

When your child coughs or ends up with a sore throat, you may not rush them to a nearby hospital. In fact, they may be going to the school and playing outdoors with their friends. However, coughs, and ...

Vaccinations successfully guarded Alaska children from pertussis, a respiratory disease also known as whooping cough, during the state’s recent spike in cases of the disease, a new state report says.

The U.S. has seen earlier and more intense surges of the flu and RSV this year than is typical, pediatrician Dr. Ryan Fulton notes.