Parentsmay be trying to find out what are the signs of mumps in children. Especially if your little one complains of a sore ...

Measles is an extremely contagious vaccine-preventable disease that can lead to death or disability. It also wipes out immune ...

The measles outbreak that began in West Texas has now grown to more than 300 cases across three states.

Mumps is an infectious viral disease often characterised by swelling of the parotid glands (saliva-producing glands) on either side of the face. Serious complications are rare in children, and ...

The good news: The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, or MMR, is just what the doctor ordered. One MMR dose is considered to ...

Nearly 230 measles cases have been identified in outbreaks in West Texas and a nearby county in New Mexico. Experts say the ...

The risk of spread is greater in a crowded setting like a prison. Health officials say that the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine can help prevent infection.

Dr. Jyoti Somani, the the Associate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship at Jackson Health ...

An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. State ...

The first dose, given between 12 months to 15 months of age, is 93% effective in preventing measles infection — a second dose between ages four and six boosts that effectiveness to 97%.

#MumpsOutbreak #ChildHealth’ What is Mumps and How to Prevent It Mumps is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the paramyxovirus, primarily affecting the salivary glands, especially the ...