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  Texas measles outbreak: More than 560 cases reported, know the symptoms, preventive measures

  Health | April 17, 2025 16:51 IST

  Texas has reported more than 560 measles cases. The Texas Department of State Health Services said that 20 new cases were reported in the last five days and at least 58 patients linked to measles have been hospitalised. Read on to know the symptoms, complications and preventive measures of measles.

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  Measles outbreak in US; know causes, symptoms, and ways to prevent contagious virus

  Health | April 07, 2025 14:59 IST

  Measles outbreak in the US: Understand the causes, symptoms, and prevention methods for this highly contagious virus. Learn how to protect yourself and others from measles.

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  Measles outbreak in US: Second child dies as America battles worst measles surge in decades

  World | April 07, 2025 13:23 IST

  The child reportedly did not have any underlying conditions and died from complications while being hospitalised, the University Medical Center (UMC) Health System said.

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  Vitamin A toxicity: Here's what you need to know about the disorder

  Health | March 28, 2025 12:47 IST

  When there is excess vitamin A in your body, it gets stored in the liver and accumulates there over time which eventually causes liver damage and other health conditions. Here's what you need to know about vitamin A toxicity.

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  Measles outbreak Texas: 90 cases confirmed; symptoms and preventive measures

  Health | February 22, 2025 19:39 IST

  Texas health department has said that most of the measles cases have been reported in people who are unvaccinated or whose vaccine status is known. Read on to know the symptoms and prevention.

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  Measles outbreak Texas: 24 cases of the infection reported; here's what you should know

  Health | February 14, 2025 8:33 IST

  The Texas Department of State Health Services said that 24 cases of measles have been confirmed in Gaines County. The agency also said that all of these individuals are unvaccinated. Read on to know more about the measles.

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  One jab of measles vaccine more likely to be ineffective in children born by C-section: Study

  Health | May 15, 2024 13:21 IST

  New research suggests that children born via C-section may have a higher chance of the double-dose measles vaccine failing to provide full protection. The study emphasises the long-term impact of the birth method on immunity.

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  Mumbai reports three fresh measles cases, no death | What are doctors' advice

  India | December 21, 2022 6:36 IST

  Measles Menace: Despite all precautions, the number of cases is increasing in Mumbai however the good thing is that no fresh casualty was reported.

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  Mumbai: 5-month-old boy succumbs to measles, toll rises to nine; tally now 475

  India | December 16, 2022 21:06 IST

  Mumbai measles outbreak: Of the 5,293 children in the 6-9 months, age group in 21 health posts, where measles count in this segment was more than 10 per cent of lab-confirmed cases, zero dose of MR vaccine was administered to 1,331 children, the release informed.

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  Mumbai: Seven new measles patients detected, one suspected death, total cases rise to 447

  India | December 09, 2022 23:32 IST

  There is no specific treatment for measles infection; only preventive measures like vaccines can be taken to stay protected.

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  If you've already had measles once, can you get it again? Know the truth

  Health | November 28, 2022 12:45 IST

  There is no specific treatment for measles infection; only preventive measures like vaccines can be taken to stay protected. But how many doses of vaccine are suitable? Know from experts here.

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  Amid measles cases rise; know other important vaccines for children

  Health | November 24, 2022 20:49 IST

  With 13 deaths over the last month and a sharp spike in cases, Mumbai and its surrounding areas are staring at a measles outbreak. Amid the rise in measles cases, know about other important vaccines for children.

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  Measles threat: Centre asks to administer additional dose of rubella vaccines in 'vulnerable' areas

  Health | November 24, 2022 11:59 IST

  Amid the upsurge in measles cases across many states, the Centre on Wednesday told all states to administer one additional dose of measles and rubella control vaccine (MRCV) to all children, aged between 9 months to 5 years, in vulnerable areas.

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  Measles and Rubeola: Know difference in signs & symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

  Health | November 24, 2022 10:40 IST

  Rubella is also known as German measles and the infection is caused by the rubella virus. Rubeola, on the other hand, is simply referred to as measles and is caused by the virus in the paramyxoviridae family.

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  Mumbai: Another child dies due to measles; death toll at 11

  India | November 22, 2022 23:44 IST

  The patients infected with measles are isolated or admitted for treatment at eight hospitals. Maharashtra Health Minister Dr Tanaji Sawant has already reviewed the situation.

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  Measles cases on rise in Mumbai: Know 5 ways to treat this viral respiratory illness

  Health | November 16, 2022 16:42 IST

  Measles is one of the most serious diseases which can be prevented by a vaccine. This is even more fatal for small children. Read to know its causes, treatment and symptoms.

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  Major measles outbreaks forecast for 2021 due to Covid: Study

  World | November 17, 2020 13:04 IST

  Researchers have stressed that major measles outbreaks will likely occur in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic as early as 2021 due to many missed vaccinations.    

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  Coronavirus pandemic puts over 117 million children at risk of missing out first measles vaccine

  World | April 15, 2020 7:34 IST

  Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. Before the introduction of measles vaccine in 1963 and widespread vaccination, major epidemics occurred approximately every 2-3 years and measles caused an estimated 2.6 million deaths each year globally.

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  2.9 million children in India miss first dose of measles vaccine: UNICEF

  India | April 25, 2019 19:06 IST

  The United States topped the list of high-income countries with most children not receiving the first dose of the measles vaccine between 2010 and 2017 at more than 2.5 million.

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  Measles signs and symptoms; Unvaccinated French boy brings highly contagious disease to Costa Rica after 5 years

  Health | February 25, 2019 12:09 IST

  Latest health updates: A highly contagious viral disease, measles remains an important cause of death among young children. Recently, an unvaccinated French boy is suspected of having reintroduced measles to Costa Rica after the Central American country had been free of the disease for five years. Know more!