If You've Been Vaccinated for Measles, Do You Need an MMR Booster?

The current measles outbreak in West Texas has spread to neighboring states New Mexico and Oklahoma, and the Centers for Disease Control warns that "more cases are expected as this outbreak continues to expand rapidly." There are now 258 total cases across the three states, according to CNN. It's not only those three states, however. Measles cases have been reported in Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont, per AP. With the elevated risk of contracting measles, some people are now wondering if their vaccines are working to protect them from this contagious virus -- or if they need another vaccination on top of the shots they may have already gotten. Here's what the experts have to say. What are the signs of a measles infection? Measles is one of the world's most contagious viruses with a number of symptoms to look out for -- most notably a rash and fever, according to the CDC. The virus is spread throu ... Read full article.