measles

Measles isn't the only concerning virus that health officials fear could soon spread uncontrollably.

A highly infectious and potentially fatal disease is spreading worldwide and has infected several people in New York.

Not even a few days after New York reached a 15-year high in flu cases, people are now testing positive for two other extremely contagious and possibly dangerous illnesses.

A dangerous virus has spread to 18 states so far this year and health officials confirmed 3 cases here in New York. The latest case involves a 5-year-old child.

The spread of the flu is still a major problem across New York and, sadly, nearly a dozen children have died from the illness.

The county executive of suburban Rockland County, New York is renewing his 30-day state of emergency to combat the measles outbreak that has sickened 200 people in the county since October.

Measles in the U.S. has climbed to its highest level in 25 years, closing in on 700 cases this year in a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents against vaccines.

Members of the New York state Senate are joining the fight to encourage people to get vaccinated amid an ongoing measles outbreak in the state.

Outbreaks in New York state continue to drive up the number of U.S. measles cases, which are approaching levels not seen in 25 years.

U.S. measles cases have surged again, and are on pace to set a record for most illnesses in 25 years.