‘Local immunization rates for children are lower than 94 percent’: doctors urge people to get vaccinated in wake of measles death in Texas
Some people think of measles as just a little rash and fever that clear up in a few days. But measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years old.
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A Texas child who was not vaccinated has died of measles, a first for the US in a decade
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an ...
Child dies in measles outbreak in Texas as Washington officials urge vaccinations
In Washington state, health officials are urging residents to stay vigilant about vaccinations as concerns grow over the potential spread of the disease.
Measles death in Texas prompts vaccination warnings from Gulf Coast health officials
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Texas health officials say the school-aged child, not vaccinated, and was ...
Michigan Doctor urges vaccinations after child dies from measles in Texas
Measles kills 1 to 3 people per 1,000 cases, which is why experts stress the importance of vaccinating your child.
Texas measles outbreak results in hospitalizations, calls for vaccinations
The Children's Hospital in Lubbock confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated child. The hospital is treating 20 children, ...
Measles cases are growing across Texas. How to check for measles symptoms
Measles cases has risen to 124 across several counties in West Texas, and health officials are seeing no clear end in sight ...
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Unvaccinated child dies from measles
Dr. Michael Daignault discusses the ongoing measles outbreak. A child in Texas died after contracting the measles; it's the first reported death in the US since 2015.
Measles outbreak continues in Texas, here's a look back at the 1990 outbreak
Dr. Julee Morrow started her career at Cook Children’s Medical Center in 1987. Soon after, she was fighting the rampant ...
State data shows fewer North Texas students getting vaccinated against measles
NBC 5 is taking a closer look at measles vaccinations in North Texas, including which county has seen the biggest decline and ...
First confirmed case of measles reported in North Texas since the outbreak began
The first confirmed case of measles in North Texas since the outbreak began has been reported, officials with Rockwall County ...
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Texas Measles Outbreak Fuels Vaccine Debate and Concerns
Title: Measles Outbreak in Texas Raises Questions Amid Vaccine Controversy A tragic outbreak of measles in West Texas has claimed its first victim, a school-aged child who was unv ...