As the measles outbreak grows in Texas, what makes the virus so contagious?
Amid the outbreak of measles in West Texas, there's a question of how contagious the disease is—and whether it will spread in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Mar 10, 2025
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Vaccines: News and Research on Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine
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Second death from measles reported in unvaccinated adult in New Mexico
Amid the current outbreak of measles centered in counties along the Texas/New Mexico border, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is reporting the death of an unvaccinated adult who tested positive for measles. The ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Should babies get a 'bonus dose' of the measles vaccine? Doctors say it depends
Like many anxious parents, Beth Spektor spent the last few weeks fretting over how to protect her infant daughter from the first deadly measles outbreak to hit the U.S. in a decade.
Mar 8, 2025
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West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30
A historic measles outbreak in West Texas is just short of 200 cases, Texas state health officials said Friday, while the number of cases in neighboring New Mexico tripled to 30.
Mar 8, 2025
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Measles reported in 9 states: Here's what you need to know
More than 160 measles cases have been reported across nine states this year, with one death and more than 30 patients needing hospitalization, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracker.
Mar 7, 2025
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New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed
An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, state health officials announced Thursday, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause.
Mar 7, 2025
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Are you at risk for measles? Miami sees case amid US outbreak. What to know in Florida
Florida has reported the state's first measles case this year as other parts of the country try to control a growing outbreak.
Mar 5, 2025
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As the measles outbreak continues in Texas, should some adults get revaccinated?
With the measles outbreak in Texas reaching nearly 160 cases as of Tuesday, health care professionals are recommending that North Texans get vaccinated if they haven't already.
Mar 5, 2025
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CDC sends experts to Texas as measles outbreak grows
A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 159 cases, and now the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has sent a team to help local health officials respond.
Mar 5, 2025
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West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates
Measles had struck this West Texas town, sickening dozens of children, but at the Community Church of Seminole, more than 350 worshippers gathered for a Sunday service. Sitting elbow-to-elbow, they filled the pews, siblings ...
Mar 4, 2025
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