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Health March 10

Maryland confirms first measles case in traveler at major DC airport

The state of Maryland has confirmed its first measles case in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally. Here's what you should know.

Health March 9

Virginia health officials confirm measles case at major international airport

Virginia health officials said they are aware of a confirmed case of measles that may have exposed other travelers at Dulles International Airport on March 5 between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Health March 6, 2025

Vitamin A as measles treatment? RFK Jr.'s comments spark discussion of benefits and risks

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. considered vitamin A as a CDC-recommended therapeutic for supportive measles care. Public health and infectious disease experts weigh the benefits and risks.

Health March 4, 2025

RFK Jr. recommends measles vaccines for community immunity while supporting personal choice

Amid the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ' senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel sat down with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an exclusive interview to discuss contagion concerns.

VIDEO March 4, 2025

RFK Jr.: CDC seeing 'very good' results with measles treatments in Texas

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss his interview with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the measles outbreak across the country.

Health March 4, 2025

Measles prevention and protection critical under HHS Secretary RFK Jr.: contributor

Amid the measles outbreak in Texas, along with a scattering of cases in several other states, doctors are emphasizing the importance of community protection.

Health March 2, 2025

Measles vaccines given long ago could be less effective now, doctors say

For those who were vaccinated for measles many decades ago, there’s a chance the protection has worn off by now. Here's how to determine whether you need a booster.

VIDEO March 1, 2025

Dr. Marc Siegel explains measles outbreak spreading across the United States

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Live' to discuss an outbreak of the measles virus in Texas and other areas of the United States. 

Health February 28, 2025

Measles cases continue to spread in multiple states following child’s death

New measles cases have been reported since the first death in West Texas amid the ongoing outbreak. Cases have also been confirmed in New Mexico and New Jersey.

Health February 26, 2025

First measles death reported in West Texas amid growing outbreak

The first measles death has been reported in West Texas amid the outbreak that has infected more than 100 people, Associated Press reported on Wednesday morning.

Health February 24, 2025

5 years after COVID, Americans are split on whether it's still a threat

Five years after COVID-19, Pew Research Center conducted a survey to gauge Americans’ views on the current COVID risk and how the pandemic was handled.