Texas measles cases rise to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child's death
The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said Friday. The number of cases — Texas’ largest in nearly 30 years — increased by 22 since Tuesday.
US Health Secretary Kennedy calls for end to deadly Texas measles outbreak
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday said he recognizes the serious impact of the current measles outbreak in Texas, in which a child died this week, and said the government is providing resources,
Texas leaders quiet amid the biggest measles outbreak in decades
Declining vaccination rates, decreasing trust in government and a political unwillingness to endorse vaccines is shaping Texas’ measles response.
How did the measles outbreak spread? A look at vaccine exemption rates in Texas
Gaines County in West Texas is at the heart of the ongoing measles outbreak. Non-medical vaccine exemption rates there are high.
Houston hosting free vaccination clinic Saturday amid Texas measles outbreak
The city of Houston will host the vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Sunnyside Health Center.
What to Know About the West Texas Measles Outbreak
A measles outbreak in West Texas has topped 120 cases and resulted in the first U.S. death from the illness in a decade.
Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas Outbreak
At least 124 cases have been reported since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.
What experts say about childhood vaccines amid the Texas measles outbreak
As the Texas measles outbreak grows and HHS head RFK Jr. puts vaccines under new scrutiny, two experts answer questions about the public health tool.
Northwest Texas measles outbreak grows to 146 cases, including child's death
An outbreak of measles in northwest Texas grew to 146 cases on Friday, two days after health officials reported that a child had died after being hospitalized in Lubbock. Twenty people have been hospitalized for treatment amid the outbreak,
RFK Jr. Says Ending Measles Outbreak Is Priority
Kennedy Jr. said ending the measles outbreak in Texas is a top priority for him and listed the steps his agency had taken to ...
Measles outbreak: how contagious is it and what are the symptoms?
Infectious disease experts say the latest outbreak is still in its infancy and could get a lot worse – here’s what to know ...
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RFK Jr. Misstated Key Facts About Deadly Measles Outbreak
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earlier this week dismissed the measles outbreak in West Texas that killed an ...
Measles outbreak in Ontario grows to more than 140 cases
A measles outbreak in Canada's Ontario province continues to grow, with health officials reporting more than 140 cases on ...
Are Egg Producers Inflating Prices During the Bird Flu Outbreak?
Retail egg prices had generally remained below $2 per dozen before this outbreak. Prices have more than doubled.
A severe weather outbreak could unleash tornadoes across the South early next week
In an unusually early step, the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 3 out of 5 Enhanced risk ...
3 reasons you might need a measles booster — and whether you should worry about the recent outbreak
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world. Doctors explain how to know if you need a booster during this ...