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Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice
Measles has sickened nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in rural West Texas, and a school-age child has died.
Amid growing Texas outbreak, how contagious is measles?
Measles has been spreading across the U.S. for the last several weeks, sickening people in at least nine states amid a growing outbreak in western Texas. Several people have been hospitalized and at least one unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died,
Texas measles outbreak shows the effects of vaccine exemptions
Measles has sickened nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in rural West Texas, and a school-age child has died. The virus is spreading among Gaines County’s Mennonite community, where government mandates are not trusted.
Texas officials still don’t know how West Texas measles outbreak started
Texas’ health commissioner told lawmakers Monday they are still trying to determine the origin of a South Plains-Panhandle measles outbreak more than a month after the first patients reported symptoms.
North Texas parents are worried about the measles outbreak. Here’s what doctors say
As the measles outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, North Texas doctors say they’re fielding a growing number of questions from concerned parents. Dr. Christopher Dreiling, a pediatrician at Pediatric Associates of Dallas, said his office has had “dozens and dozens” of measles inquiries.
RFK Jr. says Texas measles outbreak a ‘call to action’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), said the measles outbreak in west Texas is a “call to action” as he encouraged parents to consider whether to get their children vaccinated.
Texas Measles Cases Rise to 146 in an Outbreak That Led to a Child’s Death
The number of people with measles in Texas rises to 146 in an outbreak that led to the death of an unvaccinated child.
Texas measles outbreak: Number of reported cases now up to 158
DSHS Commissioner Jennifer Shuford was questioned by the Texas House Committee on Public Health Monday morning.
Texas Doctor Warns Against 'Measles Parties' Amid Outbreak
Texas DSHS in a statement: "The best way to prevent getting sick is to be immunized with two doses of a vaccine against measles, which is primarily administered as the combination measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are highly effective at preventing measles."
RFK Jr and Abbott talk about Texas measles outbreak, but neither pushing vaccine
The measles outbreak is growing in West Texas, but neither U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nor Texas Gov. Greg Abbott are rushing to tell people to get the vaccine to stop the spread of the highly contagious respiratory illness.
Texas health official warns against ‘measles parties’ amid pleas for more vaccinations
A Texas health official is warning against “measles parties” as an outbreak grows in West Texas, resulting in the death of at least one unvaccinated school-aged child. In a press briefing Friday, Dr.
As measles outbreak grows, HHS secretary says vaccination is a personal decision that can protect individuals and communities
As a measles outbreak in Texas has grown to nearly 150 cases, US Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in ...
RFK Jr.’s focus on vitamin A for measles worries health experts
The measles outbreak in Texas has sparked debate over the use of vitamin A, with some health experts warning it may not be ...
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As the Texas outbreak grows, how contagious is measles, really?
Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low ...
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Harris County officials expected to unveil measles preparedness plan in wake of outbreak
It comes as state health officials said the measles case count has increased to at least 158 in the West Texas outbreak. One child died.
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West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates
In rural West Texas, measles has sickened nearly 150 people, most of them unvaccinated. A school-age child has died. The virus is spreading among Gaines County’s Mennonite community, where government ...
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Lubbock health experts say measles outbreak is a ‘big concern’ at daycares and schools
During a news conference on Friday, EverythingLubbock.com asked Lubbock health experts if measles exposures at local school ...