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Texas measles outbreak grows

Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak grows to 259, with just 2 among fully vaccinated people

The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released Friday.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 3d

Vitamin A is no substitute for measles vaccine amid Texas outbreak, doctors say

As a measles outbreak has grown in Texas and New Mexico, doctors and public health experts have stressed that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is the most effective protection against the highly contagious respiratory virus.

NBC News on MSN · 4d

In West Texas' measles outbreak, families forgo conventional medicine along with vaccines

As the outbreak rages, unproven remedies like cod liver oil are being distributed free by some doctors. Families are lining up for them.

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Miami Herald on MSN · 20h

Did you get the measles vaccine in the past? Do you need another shot? How to check

The good news: The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, or MMR, is just what the doctor ordered. One MMR dose is considered to be 93% effective against measles, with a second dose 97% effective, the CDC says.

The Portland Press Herald · 1d

Is measles coming to Maine? Will my vaccination protect me?

With a major outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, Maine CDC Director Dr. Puthiery Va answers questions about vaccinations, the risks of the disease, and reports of alternative prevention methods and treatments.

Sun Sentinel · 1d

Measles is spreading. How will you know if you need a vaccine booster?

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases and cases are rising nationwide. There are ways to know if you have immunity.

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A Texas church school ranked last in state measles vaccination rates. Its pastor rejoiced

When a Texas pastor learned his church’s school ranked last in the state for measles vaccination rates, he didn’t get upset.

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Former CDC director argues for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine dose

Former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky called for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine doses in a new opinion paper published Friday.

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West Texas measles cases rise to 223. Here is what you need to know.

Another 138 had a “unknown” vaccine status and five patients had been vaccinated with at least one dose. The West Texas measles outbreak — the largest in the state in 30 years — has spread ...

USA Today11d

We ended measles once. Now a child has died needlessly from a preventable disease. | Opinion

And infuriated because the path from the elimination of measles in the U.S. in 2000 to an outbreak now affecting nearly 150 Texas residents is littered with disinformation about vaccines ...

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Wisconsin at risk of measles outbreak. Its kindergartner vaccination rates among lowest in U.S.

Wisconsin kindergartners have one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country against measles, which can cause serious ...

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Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates

In efforts to prevent even broader spread, public health officials in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma are working around the ...

Texas measles continues to rise impacting new counties as schools let out for spring break

The Texas measles outbreak continues to grow, impacting two new counties, as many schools in the region let out for spring ...

4 measles cases confirmed in Lamar County, state total climbs to 259 Friday

Four additional cases of measles have been confirmed in North Texas as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.

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