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% ...
WCBE3d
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 ...
Omaha.com14d
Measles cases are up sharply in 2024. Here’s what’s driving the increase — and why it’s such a big deal
Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Measles outbreaks in the U.S. and abroad are raising health experts' concern about the preventable, once-common childhood virus.
Austin American-Statesman14d
Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas among largest in US history. Does Texas have TB cases?
As of now, Texas does not have any confirmed active tuberculosis ... of State Health Services has confirmed the first cases of measles in the state since 2023. Health officials report two cases ...
Newsweek14d
Texas Measles Outbreak Raises Alarm
There has been an outbreak of measles in Texas ... The symptoms can progress into complications like an ear infection or diarrhea and in more serious circumstances, can result in hospitalization ...
The Hamilton Spectator15d
Measles exposure in Chatham-Kent
If you’ve been exposed to measles and are part of a vulnerable sector of the population, contact public health immediately. That’s the advice of Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, Chatham-Kent’s acting ...
Waterloo Region Record15d
Measles outbreak in Ontario has Waterloo Public Health on notice
Over the past few years, Waterloo Region Public Health has noticed measles cases in Ontario rising. As of Jan. 29, 19 people in southwestern Ontario have been confirmed to have the disease and ...