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Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

But there’s a silver lining, officials say: More people have received a measles, mumps and rubella vaccination this year in Texas and New Mexico, which also has an outbreak, compared to last year — even if it’s not as high as they would like. And pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.

The New York Times · 4h

Texas Measles Outbreak May Continue for a Year, Officials Say

Vaccination efforts have faltered, and many residents have turned to alternative treatments endorsed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 5h

West Texas measles outbreak swells past 300 cases. New Mexico, Oklahoma cases number more than 40

The number of measles cases in Texas swelled past 300 as the outbreak continues affecting the state's South Plains and Panhandle regions. Since late January, more than 309 cases of measles and 40 hospitalizations were reported by the Texas Department of State Health Services,

ABC13 Houston46m

Parents of Texas child who died of measles stand by decision to not vaccinate

The Texas parents, members of a Mennonite community, say the death of their 6-year-old daughter has not changed their stance against the measles vaccine.

Texas is poised to make measles a nationwide epidemic, public health experts say

Public health experts say Texas needs better messaging on vaccinations and quarantining and more people conducting contact ...

1don MSN

Lloyd Doggett demands answers from CDC: 'What are you doing about Texas measles outbreak?'

Lloyd Doggett and two other U.S. House representatives from Texas question information CDC is giving, recent firings and ...

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Controlling the measles outbreak in the Southwest

Epidemiology expert Bill Moss sheds light on the current outbreak and says vaccination continues to be the safest, most ...

Irish Star on MSN2d

Texas measles surge puts US measles-free status at risk

The deadly and highly contagious measles outbreak in Texas shows no signs of slowing down and could take up to a year to ...

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Dr. Peter Hotez: Declining vaccination rates leave Texas vulnerable to measles, other diseases

Declining vaccination rates among Texas schoolchildren have increased the risk for outbreaks of measles and other diseases, ...

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