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CDC redeploys to Texas measles outbreak after layoffs, as RFK Jr. calls vaccine "most effective way" to stop spread
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has begun redeploying staff to respond to the deadly outbreak of measles in ...
US reports highest number of measles cases since 2019, CDC data shows
The U.S. has recorded the highest number of measles cases since 2019, according to new Centers for Disease Control and ...
Extra measles vaccine shot recommended for some travelers to Texas, other areas with outbreaks, CDC says
The CDC​ is now backing an additional measles vaccine​ shot for some travelers within the United States in response to record outbreaks.
Measles Updates: Cases Eclipse 700 As Outbreaks Reported In 3 More States, CDC Says
There are 712 confirmed cases of measles across 24 states, with new outbreaks confirmed in Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana, ...
Deadly measles outbreak does little to counter vaccine scepticism in Texas
With two measles deaths - both children - in the state, officials struggle to convince communities to vaccinate.
2nd child with measles dies in Texas, according to state health officials
A second child in Texas has died of measles, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, in a growing ...
Measles cases in Texas outbreak 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 ...
Measles cases continue to rise in West Texas
The Texas Department of State Health and Services (DSHS) released updated measles case numbers. Since their last update on ...
Second child dies from measles-related causes as Texas outbreak continues to spread
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.