Measles may be the bigger threat partly because it is more contagious, and cases in the U.S. are already rising.

The Pan American Health Organization has issued an epidemiological alert over a measles resurgence across the Americas as the World Cup nears.

As World Cup fever rises in the Americas, countries are urged to strengthen measles surveillance and vaccination amid ongoing outbreaks across the region.

Officials are more concerned about highly contagious diseases like measles and respiratory viruses, which can spread quickly through large, fast-moving crowds.

Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the…

Public health workers have been preparing for months for an onslaught of soccer fans, along with any illnesses they might get.

Measles may be the bigger threat partly because it is more contagious, and cases in the U.S. are already rising.

A State Department cable this week instructed U.S. diplomats to warn European countries of possible consequences if they fail to adopt the Trump administration’s Ebola precautions.

The U.S. retreat from the world's public health stage amid disease outbreak has some experts concerned about infectious diseases.