The New York City doc warned against a practice that’s rumored to have picked up in Texas, where nearly 200 cases of measles have been confirmed so far this year.

CBS News New York has learned both New York measles patients -- an infant and a child from New York City -- have since recovered.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Measles cases are on the rise in the United States, including two cases that have been confirmed in New York City, and public health officials are encouraging vaccination against the highly contagious virus, according to reports.

New York and New Jersey have issued advisories urging residents to be alert for symptoms and to check their vaccination status. Symptoms can include a rash, fever, cough and eye inflammation, and the virus can sometimes cause pneumonia or brain swelling, both of which can be deadly.

As the Texas measles outbreak grows and New York reports its second case, prior outbreaks offer clues about how fast the virus spreads, how it stops.

Two cases of measles have been confirmed in New York City as of the end of February, according to the New York City Health Department. Officials didn’t disclose the ages or vaccination

Your Local Epidemiologist New York explains as the measles outbreak continues and congestion pricing makes its way through the courts, its downstream effects on New York City directly and indirectly affect the health of New Yorkers.

Two cases of measles have been confirmed in New York City, state health officials announced. The cases are not directly related.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, seemingly reversed course and touted benefits of MMR vaccine amid deadly Texas measles outbreak.

CT health officials said getting vaccinated is the best way to stay protected against the measles amid an outbreak. Here's what to know.