The U.S. declared measles eliminated more than 20 years ago, thanks to an exceptionally safe and effective vaccine. But efforts to undermine confidence in that vaccine have contributed to these recent outbreaks.

The measles outbreak in rural Texas has exposed how hospital buildings are ill-equipped. Meanwhile, long distances between providers makes testing people and transporting samples difficult.

In theaters “Black Bag,” directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, opens Friday. This thriller follows an intelligence agent suspected of betraying the country, and her husband must decide where his loyalties lie.

More than 100 people in West Texas are currently sick with the illness, which is avoidable when enough people get vaccinated.

A recent outbreak of measles is prompting questions about the life-threatening disease and how to prevent it. Here's what to know.

RFK Jr. has cited vitamin A and cod liver oil as effective methods of measles prevention while stopping short of outright suggesting vaccines.

The state of Florida has reported its first measles case for 2025 in Miami-Dade Public Schools. Amid the measles outbreak this year, experts note the importance of vaccination.