Nearly 400 cases of measles have been reported in the U.S. so far this year, and 95% of the cases have been in people who ...

There have been hundreds of measles cases reported in the U.S. since the beginning of the year. Here's what you need to know ...

With growing measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico, who might need an MMR booster? And if you're unsure, how can you find ...

You may also see the MMRV, which includes a vaccine for varicella or chickenpox ... status to see if your MMR vaccination is up to date and to see if you may need a booster. If it's current and you ...

If a child is receiving the MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella) vaccine, the second dose can be ... and received ...

Amid the measles outbreak, which is expected to “expand rapidly,” an expert explains how to stay protected from the virus ...

The CDC recommends children get the first dose of the MMR vaccine, which includes protection against measles, mumps, and ...

The universal varicella vaccination, introduced in Japan in 2014, has reduced the natural booster effects from re-exposure to the virus. This potentially accelerates the immunity decline ...

But people who get the chickenpox vaccine are far less likely to develop shingles. Most kids get the vaccine between 12 and 15 months and have another booster shot between the ages of 4 to 6.

While the vast majority of cases are among people who had not been vaccinated, those who received the measles vaccine in their childhood may be wondering about the shot’s longevity and effectiveness ...

If a child is receiving the MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella) vaccine ... many years ago may want to consider getting a booster, said Scott Weaver with the Global Virus Network ...

The MMR vaccine includes protection against measles, mumps and rubella. The MMRV vaccine adds varicella, or chickenpox, to the same regimen, according to the CDC. Both vaccines are recommended as ...