Measles outbreak: What parents need to know and how to protect their kids
According to the CDC, measles can cause serious complications like pneumonia, brain swelling, and even death in young children.
Do you need a measles booster shot? What to know as an outbreak spreads
A measles outbreak in the U.S. has grown to at least 124 cases, prompting questions about how to stay safe. The outbreak is primarily affecting children and teenagers in Texas, nearly all of whom were unvaccinated.
Boosters, symptoms, herd immunity: What to know about the measles outbreak in Texas
The outbreak is primarily affecting West Texas, but officials in San Antonio, New Braunfels and San Marcos are monitoring cases after an infected person recently visited the area, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
As Texas measles outbreak grows, parents are choosing to vaccinate kids
As the measles outbreak in Texas keeps spreading, parents who previously chose not to vaccinate their children are now lining up to get their kids the MMR shots.
Texas measles outbreak: Here’s why it’s not going away anytime soon
Now 124 people infected in West Texas, nine more in New Mexico and outbreak 'still has a lot of energy and steam behind it.'
Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to New Mexico as Case Numbers Near 100
New numbers have been released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) regarding the measles outbreak in Gaines County and the surrounding communities: 90 individuals, including at least 77 children and 10 adults,
As Measles Cases Surge in Texas, WHO’s Global Control Program Risks Collapse
The World Health Organization has warned that its largest global laboratory network is on the brink of collapse unless new ...
What to know about getting vaccinated for measles
Health experts say low vaccination rates are fueling outbreaks of the contagious disease that was considered to be eliminated ...
What does a measles rash look like? 9 pictures to help identify symptoms as it spreads in US
Tips to identify measles as several states report outbreaks of three cases or more. Texas has already reported over 120 cases ...
A measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has sickened over 130 people. The highly contagious virus explained — and what the CDC says about getting revaccina…
At least 124 cases of measles have been reported in Texas since late January — marking the largest outbreak in the state in ...
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Congressional delegation urges Kennedy to promote vaccines in face of measles outbreak
New Mexico’s congressional delegation is urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to rehire fired ...
Measles case count hits 124 in ongoing West Texas outbreak
The number of confirmed measles cases reported in an outbreak in West Texas is now at 124, the Texas Department of Health Services said in an update Tuesday, an increase of 34 since late last week.
What to Know About the Measles Vaccine
Parts of Texas and New Mexico have been struck by measles outbreaks, sickening nearly 100 people, health officials announced ...