In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

Piracha, MDFact checked by Nick Blackmer There are several types of pneumonia, but not all are contagious. Pneumonia is contagious when viruses or bacteria are responsible for the infection.

There are many different types of pneumonia — and most of them can be contagious. Here's what you need to know about the types of pneumonia, how they spread, and how to protect yourself.

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Measles is a highly contagious virus mostly common in school-aged children. 58 cases have been reported in northwest Texas.

A record-breaking outbreak of measles continues to worsen in western Texas — and has now spread over the border into eastern New Mexico, according to health officials.

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As a wave of measles cases spreads in West Texas, Austin doctors and public health experts are encouraging vaccination ...

Measles is known as being "the most contagious infectious disease out ... As many as 1 in 20 children with measles will develop pneumonia, CDC data show. While most people's symptoms improve ...