Tips to identify measles as several states report outbreaks of three cases or more. Texas has already reported more than 145 cases since late January.

Measles is a highly contagious, infectious disease that can spread easily among people who have not been vaccinated.

The U.S. is dealing with a measles outbreak, including one in New Jersey and new cases in New York City. See what the measles look like here.

The Texas health department said all but 23 of the cases are patients ages 17 and under. Eighteen people are hospitalized.

The measles rash appears as deep, flat, reddish brown spots that begin near the hairline on the face, before spreading down the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet. They can eventually combine to ...