21 h. ago Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak reach 561, with 20 new infections confirmed

The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow, reaching 561 cases, according to new data published Tuesday.

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6 d. ago RFK Jr. praises measles response in Texas, US by making comparison to Europe

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the measles response in Texas and the U.S., saying it's a "model for the rest of the world." But the comparison to Europe is an unfair one.

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7 d. ago Public health officials disagree with health secretary's claims on measles outbreak

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the curve is flattening in the measles outbreak in Texas. Public health experts say that's not what the data shows.

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7 d. ago Texas' measles outbreak isn't slowing down. How can that change?

Health experts say driving up vaccination rates in affected areas is the most effective defense against this disease

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7 d. ago Measles cases in Texas surpass 500, with 24 new infections confirmed over last 5 days

The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 505 in the state, according to data published Tuesday.

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9 d. ago Global markets plunge due to trade war. And, 2nd child dies in Texas from measles

Trump's trade war against most of the world has caused global markets to fall drastically. And, a second child in Texas has died from measles as the outbreak continues to spread.

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9 d. ago Kennedy Attends Funeral in Texas of Girl Who Died of Measles

The health secretary has faced harsh criticism for his handling of the multistate outbreak, embrace of alternative treatments and tepid endorsement of vaccination.

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9 d. ago Kennedy Attends Funeral of the Second Child to Die of Measles in Texas

The health secretary said he went to the Gaines County, Texas, to console the family. He has faced harsh criticism for his handling of the crisis and tepid endorsement of vaccination.

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9 d. ago RFK Jr. visits Texas after second child dies of measles amid outbreak

RFK Jr. visits Texas after second child dies of measles amid outbreak  The Washington Post

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9 d. ago RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child

A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell.

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1 week ago Texas measles outbreak hits 481 cases, with 59 new infections confirmed in 3 days

The measles outbreak in western Texas has hit 481 cases as 59 newly identified infections were confirmed over the last three days, according to new data published Friday.

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2 w. ago Measles outbreak in west Texas continues while cuts on health agencies loom

While Texas keeps adding dozens of confirmed measles cases every week, health officials and state representatives are raising the alarm over CDC cuts that could hinder efforts to end the outbreak.

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2 w. ago 83% of measles cases in the US originate in Texas, 41 hospitalizations

83% of measles cases in the US originate in Texas, 41 hospitalizations  KBTX News 3

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2 w. ago I Live Near the Texas Measles Outbreak. Here’s How We Got Here.

An important lesson amid a measles outbreak in America.

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2 w. ago As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts

Vaccine hesitancy has been growing in the U.S. in recent years. But as Texas measles cases rise and other states report outbreaks too, some parents want their kids to get their shots early.

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3 w. ago Texas measles outbreak grows to 327 cases with 18 new confirmed infections: Officials

The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with 327 cases confirmed, according to new data published Tuesday.

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3 w. ago Measles Outbreak: Cases Near 330 In Texas As Illness Reported In Washington, D.C.

Measles Outbreak: Cases Near 330 In Texas As Illness Reported In Washington, D.C.  Forbes

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3 w. ago Parents of girl who died after measles infection said they wouldn't get MMR vaccine

After their daughter passed away following a measles infection, West Texas parents spoke with Children’s Health Defense about their thoughts on the MMR vaccine.

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3 w. ago Texas Measles Outbreak May Continue for a Year, Officials Say

Vaccination efforts have faltered, and many residents have turned to alternative treatments endorsed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary.

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3 w. ago Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak hit 309, surpassing nationwide total in 2024

The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 309, according to new data released Friday.

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