measles

Back in the 50's before the measles vaccination was created, parents would hold measles parties to deliberately expose their child to the measles, in hopes that it would build immunity from the disease.  Now it seems this is becoming popular again, especially in the communities that do not believe in vaccinating their children. California health officials have now had to issue warnings about measl

The so-called "anti-vaccination" movement is causing a destructive rise in the frequency of certain diseases, like measles, that the U.S. had all but eradicated.

Thought to be eliminated in the US since 2000, the number of measles cases spiked last year to 222, the highest number in 15 years. Not surprisingly, the majority of those affected did not receive the measles vaccine, said a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.