First death in West Texas measles outbreak is unvaccinated child
LUBBOCK — A school-aged child has died in Lubbock from measles, the first death reported in an ongoing outbreak that has infected more than 120 people in West Texas since January, Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed on Wednesday.
Doctors warn against 'measles parties' to intentionally expose children as West Texas outbreak grows
HOUSTON — The first death linked to the west Texas measles outbreak is creating growing concern for parents and doctors across the country. "The measles infection historically has been known to be one of the most infectious viruses out there," said Chief Medical Officer at Texas Children's Pediatrics Sapna Singh.
The effectiveness of the vaccine, coupled with rising vaccination rates, led to such low rates of measles that it was ...
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HOUSTON — Houston Mayor John Whitmire told KHOU 11 he is confident in the city's ability to swiftly respond to any potential ...
The measles outbreak in West Texas has raised concerns statewide, especially after a child's tragic death. While no confirmed ...
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Measles is rarely seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases ...
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