Texas measles outbreak shows effects of vaccine exemptions

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"Measles is really the most contagious illness that we know of," one expert said, which is why vaccinations are so important.
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.
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,
NW Louisiana at risk of measles outbreak
SHREVEPORT, La. - Texas is reporting the measles outbreak is spreading. One child has died and hundreds more are sick.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: More new cases detected in West Texas
Measles cases in Texas rose to 146 on Friday. The vast majority are connected to an outbreak in West Texas. And many of those patients -- nearly 50 of them -- are under the age of 4. Now some pediatricians are giving parents the option of vaccinated their babies sooner.
Measles outbreak continues to spike with nearly 150 reported cases
The measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow, with nearly 150 reported cases, and more could be exposed. The outbreak in West Texas has killed one person, a child, making it the first U.S. measles death in a decade.
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What to know about Pennsylvania's first measles case of 2025
Pennsylvania recorded its first measles case of 2025 over the weekend in a Philadelphia suburb. Why it matters: The case, ...
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After measles case reported in Philly area, CHOP doctor says there's no need to worry about vaccinated children
Anyone who hasn't been immunized against the highly contagious virus should get a shot 'right away,' local pediatrician says.
Pennsylvania's first case of measles this year confirmed in Montgomery County
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Measles case in Pennsylvania leads to warning for JFK Airport travelers after unvaccinated child contracts virus
Identified individuals are in the process of being contacted and notified of potential exposure to measles and assessed for vaccination status and risk for infection.
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Measles outbreaks spur concern in Pennsylvania
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Map shows measles cases across U.S.
Measles cases are popping up across the United States, including an outbreak in Texas that has led to the death of a child.
Measles virus spreads in U.S.: Here’s what you can do to avoid it
Measles usually doesn’t kill people, but it can, and it can cause permanent disabilities, especially in children.
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Could measles become present in the Midstate?
The mortality rate for the measles has decreased drastically since it was killing about two million people a year before a vaccine was created in 1963. This week in ...