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Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice
Measles has sickened nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in rural West Texas, and a school-age child has died.
After child dies in Texas measles outbreak, Kennedy promotes “vaccine choice” and pseudoscience
Kennedy Jr. at campaign event in November 2023. [AP Photo/Meg Kinnard] The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas, which began in January, has become the largest in the
West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates
In rural West Texas, measles has sickened nearly 150 people, most of them unvaccinated. A school-age child has died. The virus is spreading among Gaines County’s Mennonite community, where government mandates are not trusted.
Texas measles outbreak shows the effects of vaccine exemptions
Measles has sickened nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in rural West Texas, and a school-age child has died.
Amid growing Texas outbreak, how contagious is measles?
Measles has been spreading across the U.S. for the last several weeks, sickening people in at least nine states amid a growing outbreak in western Texas. Several people have been hospitalized and at least one unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died,
Texas health official warns against ‘measles parties’ amid pleas for more vaccinations
A Texas health official is warning against “measles parties” as an outbreak grows in West Texas, resulting in the death of at least one unvaccinated school-aged child. In a press briefing Friday, Dr.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: More new cases detected in West Texas
Measles cases in Texas rose to 146 on Friday. The vast majority are connected to an outbreak in West Texas. And many of those patients -- nearly 50 of them -- are under the age of 4. Now some pediatricians are giving parents the option of vaccinated their babies sooner.
RFK Jr. Cites the Measles Vaccine Amid a Worsening Outbreak
But in his new opinion piece about the ongoing measles outbreak, published March 2 in Fox News, Kennedy wrote that vaccines ...
RFK Jr changes stance on measles outbreak as virus spreads
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has shifted his stance on the US measles outbreak, now calling it "serious" after ...
‘Irresponsible and reckless:’ Warren demands RFK Jr. clarify vaccine stance amid deadly measles outbreak
In the 18 days since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human ...
Are Pa. residents at risk of a measles outbreak? Here’s what the experts say
"Measles is really the most contagious illness that we know of," one expert said, which is why vaccinations are so important.
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San Antonio residents, tourists share concerns about measles outbreak ahead of spring break
San Antonio is expected to be packed with visitors in March. With spring break crowds arriving next week comes a timely ...
5 things to know for March 3: Zelensky-Trump fallout, Oscar winners, Wildfires, Measles outbreak, Blue Ghost
Zelensky-Trump fallout . President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday for the first time ...
Measles outbreak continues to spike with nearly 150 reported cases
The measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow, with nearly 150 reported cases, and more could be exposed. The outbreak in ...
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Chicagoans urged to stay current on measles vaccinations amid national outbreaks
Measles is on the rise, with a large outbreak in Texas and cases in other states. Doctors say the current two-dose vaccine ...
As measles outbreak grows, HHS secretary says vaccination is a personal decision that can protect individuals and communities
As a measles outbreak in Texas has grown to nearly 150 cases, US Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in ...