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Do you need a measles booster shot? What to know as an outbreak spreads
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Answers to your questions and some general guidelines on the measles outbreak in Texas
Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to New Mexico as Case Numbers Near 100
New numbers have been released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) regarding the measles outbreak in Gaines County and the surrounding communities: 90 individuals, including at least 77 children and 10 adults,
Health experts say low vaccination rates are fueling outbreaks of the contagious disease that was considered to be eliminated 25 years ago.
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ZME Science on MSNRoald Dahl Lost His Daughter to Measles. His Heartbreaking Letter on Vaccination Is Very Relevant TodayIn 1962, Dahl’s daughter Olivia came sick with measles. As the author recalls in a heartbreaking letter, things quickly took a turn for the worse.
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Central Texas universities, health departments warn of potential measles exposure after visit from at least one positive West Texas resident
Texas State University on Alert as Measles Exposure Risks Health of San Marcos Campus
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Measles Exposure Warning Issued To Texas Residents
Health authorities warned of further spread. Most U.S. measles cases this year involved people 19 and under and those without a confirmed vaccination.
There are nearly 100 cases of measles across Texas and New Mexico, sparking concerns as springtime approaches. Obama White House former Policy Director Dr. Kavita Patel shares a warning of how quickly measles can spread and comments on HHS Secretary Robert F.
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What to know about measles after possible exposure in San Antonio
Officials warn of possible measles exposure in San Marcos, San Antonio
A growing number of Central Texas health departments are warning residents of possible exposure to measles, the latest sign that the outbreak in West Texas is spreading across the state. Why it matters: Measles is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease that has surged in areas with high vaccination exemption rates.
Measles warnings issued in San Antonio and San Marcos as Texas outbreak spreads
The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000 "thanks to a very high percentage of people receiving the safe and effective measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine," the CDC said, but now U.S. coverage among children of kindergarten age is below the 95 percent coverage target, which creates a higher risk for outbreaks of the virus.
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