In rural West Texas, a measles outbreak grows with no end in sight
At least 49 cases have been confirmed. Health officials — who are scrambling to get a handle on the vaccine-preventable ...
What are your questions about measles?
Measles is on the rise in the US. There were 285 cases of measles in the US across 33 states in 2024, the highest case count ...
What percent of your school district is vaccinated for measles? Find out here
Childhood vaccination rates for illnesses such as measles, mumps and rubella have dropped nationwide in recent years. Health experts worry that the dropping vaccination rates put more communities at ...
Texas measles outbreak rises to 48 cases. It’s the state’s worst in nearly 30 years
The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases. It's the state's worst in nearly 30 years.
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What to know about positive measles case identified by Lubbock health department
A school-aged child in Lubbock, Texas has tested positive for measles. The child was not vaccinated ... Citizens who have questions about what they should do can also call Lubbock Public Health ...
Do you need a measles booster? Here’s what experts say
The best way to stay protected against measles is to get vaccinated, according to experts. The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is 93% effective against measles after one dose and 97% ...
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As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease
As childhood vaccinate rates drop in the U.S. outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner ...