Measles outbreak grows in area with high rate of vaccine exemptions. How does Bexar County compare?
A measles outbreak is growing in a West Texas community with a high rate of opting out of vaccination requirements.
Measles outbreak imminent says one doctor as vaccination rates drop
Oklahoma finds itself in the middle of a flu outbreak. Doctors say that fewer people getting flu shots is the main reason why the virus is spreading so quickly.
Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
Local health officials set up a drive-thru vaccination clinic last week and are offering screening services to residents.
As West Texas measles outbreak worsens, experts fear vaccine exemptions will make them more common
Experts worry measles outbreaks like one in West Texas could become more common due to a rise in nonmedical vaccine exemptions.
Measles, polio outbreaks could reemerge as vaccination rates fall
It's the latest outbreak of a disease that had been virtually eliminated in the U.S., and it comes as vaccination rates are declining — jeopardizing the country's herd immunity from widespread outbreaks.
Measles outbreak doubles in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
An outbreak of measles in one of Texas' least vaccinated counties continues to rapidly expand, with officials reporting 24 cases Tuesday, up from just nine confirmed on Friday. According to an update by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS),
Do you need a measles booster? Here’s what experts say
Measles cases are popping up across the country, especially in areas with lower vaccination rates. There were 285 cases ...
Camp Hill virus: What are the risks of a first-of-its-kind outbreak in America?
Camp Hill virus was discovered by looking at tissue samples from short-tailed shrews that were collected in 2021. It’s a new ...
Disease digest: What you really need to know about the flu, measles, whooping cough and other viruses spiking in the US
Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV are staples of the winter cold and flu season, but the measles, whooping cough and norovirus are ...
New Mexico measles case confirmed amid rising number of infections in Texas
The first case of measles in New Mexico was confirmed in Lea County by the New Mexico Department of Health on Feb. 11. Here's ...
Texas confirms growing measles outbreak affecting school-aged children
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles cases in Gaines County within the last two ...
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Measles Outbreak In Texas Among Children: Symptoms In Infants All Parents Must To Watch For
Measles outbreak in West Texas intensifies, with at least 9 confirmed cases and low vaccination rates increasing the risk.
Measles outbreak in Texas: What to know about symptoms, treatment
As of Tuesday, 24 cases were identified in Gaines County, with nine patients hospitalized. All of the cases are unvaccinated, ...
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Texas measles outbreak among children leads to health alert
According to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Rule §97.7, schools and childcare settings shall exclude unimmunized ...
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Measles confirmed in 3 Georgia residents. What is the danger? Here's what to know
Georgia has reported measles in three residents. Here's a closer look at the virus, where it is, and how dangerous it is.