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Lubbock health officials announce new MMR vaccine recommendations amid Texas measles outbreak
Local health officials gathered in Lubbock on Thursday evening to advocate for MMR vaccine amid Texas measles outbreak.
Texas says measles cases rise further, CDC sends more help
The Texas health department reported 561 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 20 from April 11, as the ...
3 more states report their first measles case of 2025
Louisiana, Virginia and Missouri all reported their first measles cases of 2025 this weekend, with at least 27 states ...
Health officials caution parents about measles as outbreak in Texas spreads
Dr. Lauren Robinson, chief medical officer for CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, says parents should stay informed after ...
Virginia confirms first measles case this year; it's a child under 4, health officials say
The Virginia Department of Health confirmed the state’s first measles case of the year, making it the 26th state to report ...
Texas measles cases are underreported, response hurt by funding cuts, CDC scientist says
A CDC senior scientist provided an update on the measles outbreak on Tuesday, while taking reporter questions about the agency's response.
US measles cases are undercounted, experts say, but real numbers are proving hard to pin down
During a Cabinet meeting last week, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplayed what is now the ...
Texas measles outbreak could last 12 months, experts say, risking U.S. elimination status
The measles outbreak has already spread to three states and triggered more than 500 cases. But it could keep growing for ...