86 m. 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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31 h. ago Immune amnesia: Why even mild measles infections can lead to serious disease later

Immune amnesia: Why even mild measles infections can lead to serious disease later  Los Angeles Times

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45 h. ago Third WA measles infection recorded; infant came through Sea

Third WA measles infection recorded; infant came through Sea-Tac  The Seattle Times

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9 d. ago Man infected with measles boarded Amtrak originating from South Station

The man boarded the Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 Train Southbound at Penn Station in New York around 7:30 p.m. on March 19. The post Man infected with measles boarded Amtrak originating from South Station appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Man infected with measles boarded Amtrak train in Boston, traveled to Washington, D.C.

Man infected with measles boarded Amtrak train in Boston, traveled to Washington, D.C.  Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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9 d. 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.

Science

1 week 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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2 w. ago Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection

The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated children. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting it can be.

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3 w. ago RFK Jr. has made several claims about measles. Here's what the science says.

RFK Jr. has claimed measles can be treated with vitamin A and that severe infection is linked to poor diet. But many experts who spoke with ABC News disagreed.

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4 w. ago New Mexico adult dies of measles a week after Texas child died during outbreak

An unvaccinated adult in New Mexico who was infected with measles has died. The person didn't seek medical treatment, officials said. The death comes amid an outbreak in nearby Texas.

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4 w. ago Vitamin A as measles treatment? RFK Jr.'s comments spark discussion of benefits and risks

HHS secretary RFK Jr. considered vitamin A as a CDC-recommended therapeutic for supportive measles care. Public health and infectious disease experts weigh the benefits and risks.

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