Texas measles cases rise to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child’s death
Texas health officials say the number of people with measles has increased to 146 in rural West Texas outbreak that led this week to the death of a school-aged child who was not vaccinated.
Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viruses. Here’s what to know and how to avoid it
Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas.
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U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier discusses vaccine hesitation consequences as King County records first measles case
King County has recorded Washington state's first measles case of the year. Measles is extremely contagious for those who ...
Measles cases are up. Vaccinations are down. Do you need a booster shot?
Measles was thought to be eliminated two decades ago. But growing mistrust in vaccines has changed that, and now some people ...
In Texas Measles Outbreak, Signs of a Riskier Future for Children
Vaccine hesitancy has been rising for years in the United States. Doctors and parents in one rural county are confronting the ...
The Latest: Trump calls for ‘ceasefire now’ between Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine’s leader sought security guarantees ...
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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.
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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 ...