A new poll reveals that 16% of American families are delaying or skipping childhood vaccines due to concerns about side effects and mistrust of regulators. Health experts warn this growing trend puts children at greater risk for preventable diseases like polio and measles, raising fresh alarm among pediatric professionals.

A child in Los Angeles has died from a rare measles complication, according to local public health officials. This tragic incident, occurring years after the child’s initial infection, reveals how measles can pose serious risks that extend well beyond the immediate illness.

A child in Los Angeles has tragically died from an often-overlooked complication of measles known as SSPE. This rare condition, which irreversibly damages the brain, underscores the severity of measles and its lingering threats.