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Measles cases in Texas outbreak surpass 500

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'In this for the long haul': Texas surpasses 500 measles cases since January
Texas confirmed 505 measles cases in 22 counties on Tuesday. About 70% of these cases were confirmed in children under the age of 18.
Measles cases in Texas surpass 500, with 24 new infections confirmed over last 5 days
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 505 in the state, according to data published Tuesday.
Texas measles outbreak tops 500 cases, including multiple at a day care in Lubbock
Public health officials say a day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinated.

MMR vaccine 'most effective' way to prevent measles spread

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RFK Jr. praises measles response in Texas, US by making comparison to Europe
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the measles response in Texas and the U.S., saying it's a "model for the rest of the world." But the comparison to Europe is an unfair one.
What RFK Jr. Told Grieving Texas Families About the Measles Vaccine
The nation’s top public-health official has been promoting suspicions of the shot even as he offers comfort.
RFK Jr. after Texas visit: MMR vaccine 'most effective' way to prevent measles spread
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Gaines County, Texas, to console the families whose young children have died.
Ohio measles cases rise to 20. Here's what to know about outbreaks around the US
A measles outbreak in Knox County, Ohio, grew to 14 cases this week, with the state's overall count in double digits across ...
Measles Updates: About 680 Cases Now Confirmed, Kennedy Says
Kennedy’s estimate follows the latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which reported last Friday 607 confirmed cases in the U.S. so far this year, far surpassing the 285 ...
West Texas Measles Cases
West Texas Measles Cases have doubled. Dr. Evan Levine tackles a drug that is often prescribed to help children perform ...
4 dangerous measles myths to know as U.S. cases rise
As measles cases rise across the United States, misinformation about the life-threatening infection can put people at risk.
As Texas measles outbreak grows, some Republican leaders remain silent on vaccination
On the first day of Texas’ 2025 legislative session, the seeds of the state’s largest measles outbreak in 30 years may ...
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State offers specific measles guidance for 10 West Texas “outbreak” counties
State health officials added four more counties to what they consider “outbreak areas” and advise those visiting or living in ...
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