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Texas, Measles

Newsweek on MSN · 3h

Measles Exposure Warning Issued to Texas Residents

It can spread rapidly in communities with low vaccination rates, and initially results in symptoms including a high fever, a cough, a runny nose, and red or watery eyes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ).

Answers to your questions and some general guidelines on the measles outbreak in Texas

Texas is in the midst of the worst measles outbreak in decades, with 90 cases across 7 counties. Here’s what to know.

Texas officials to provide update on measles outbreak

Texas health officials will provide an update on the measles outbreak in western parts of the state on Tuesday.

Measles, MMR vaccine

Time on MSN · 18h

What to Know About the Measles Vaccine

Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease caused by a virus, and can be severe or even fatal. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to protect yourself against measles is to get vaccinated. Here, TIME answers all your questions about the vaccine.

Here's what the CDC says about rising measles cases

According to the CDC, if you were born after 1957, one dose is considered sufficient to be considered protected from measles. Some adults may need a second dose. The CDC says adults who are going to be in high-risk settings for transmission should make sure they’ve had two doses at least 28 days apart.

The Charlotte Observer on MSN · 22h

Measles cases are on the rise in the US. Should you get the vaccine in NC? What to know

As of Feb. 20, there were a total of 93 measles cases reported in eight states: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For comparison, 285 cases were reported in the U.S. in 2024.

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Do you need a measles booster shot? What to know as an outbreak spreads

A measles outbreak in the U.S. has grown to nearly 100 cases. Here's what to know about measles vaccines and those who may ...

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What to know about getting vaccinated for measles

Health experts say low vaccination rates are fueling outbreaks of the contagious disease that was considered to be eliminated ...

ZME Science on MSN38m

Roald Dahl Lost His Daughter to Measles. His Heartbreaking Letter on Vaccination Is Very Relevant Today

In 1962, Dahl’s daughter Olivia came sick with measles. As the author recalls in a heartbreaking letter, things quickly took ...

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Central Texas universities, health departments warn of potential measles exposure after visit from at least one positive West Texas resident

Two Texas universities and their surrounding communities have issued warnings about potential exposure to measles after ...

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Measles, once eliminated in the U.S., sickens 99 in Texas and New Mexico

Health authorities warned of further spread. Most U.S. measles cases this year involved people 19 and under and those without ...

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‘We’re seeing the tip of the iceberg’ in biggest Texas measles outbreak since 1992: Dr. Patel

There are nearly 100 cases of measles across Texas and New Mexico, sparking concerns as springtime approaches. Obama White ...

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Texas Measles Map Shows Hardest Hit Counties as Outbreak Grows

The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000 "thanks to a very high percentage of people receiving the safe and effective ...

Steps you can take to protect babies who can’t yet be vaccinated against measles

Doctor Pedro Chavez suggests parents talk to their child's pediatrician about getting their babies vaccinated as early as ...

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