Samples taken from the Erie Wastewater Treatment Plant are now being tested for measles, opioid drugs and nicotine.

New York state reports first West Nile virus cases of the season. In New York City, wastewater shows Covid is on the rise. Here's the latest health news from Your Local Epidemiologist New York.

A West Virginia judge has allowed children from three families to attend school without required vaccinations.

Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes ...

New York State health officials have warned of potential measles exposure in two Capital Region hospitals after an infected ...

A Suffolk doctor is hoping to increase the uptake in children receiving their second dose of the MMR jab following a recent measles death ...

Yellowstone County Public Health officials have identified a highly suspect case of measles in a school-aged Yellowstone County child who visited a local healthcare facility on Friday, July 18.

This was confirmed on Friday at a healthcare facility in Yellowstone County. Officials say the child and family recently traveled to a place where measles are spreading.

Suffolk County's comptroller hopes the arrangement will make it easier to collect tax to fund tourism promotion.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Mich. — The Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) has confirmed a case of measles in Osceola County. Health officials are collaborating with the Michigan Department ...

Suffolk Police are looking for two missing teens, who they believe ran away together. 17-year-old Barbara Ford and 15-year-old Ashlyn Arnold were last seen on July 16, leaving their home in Suffolk.

The best defense against measles is the vaccine, according to Iowa public health professionals. Here's what to know about the vaccine, its effectiveness and options for infants.