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3 more states report their first measles case of 2025
Louisiana, Virginia and Missouri all reported their first measles cases of 2025 this weekend, with at least 27 states ...
Lubbock health officials announce new MMR vaccine recommendations amid Texas measles outbreak
Local health officials gathered in Lubbock on Thursday evening to advocate for MMR vaccine amid Texas measles outbreak.
Texas says measles cases rise further, CDC sends more help
The Texas health department reported 561 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 20 from April 11, as the ...
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Texas measles outbreak hits 500 cases, but expert says it could be 4 times higher
Lloyd Doggett demands answers from CDC: 'What are you doing about Texas measles outbreak?' There have been six cases in the state outside West Texas, including one in Travis County of an ...
Measles infections hit 800 cases across 24 states
The US has hit 800 measles cases across 24 states, with Texas the epicenter of the outbreak, the CDC said Friday.
Texas measles cases are underreported, response hurt by funding cuts, CDC scientist says
A CDC senior scientist provided an update on the measles outbreak on Tuesday, while taking reporter questions about the agency's response.
Large number of measles cases being missed, CDC says
Measles would normally be expected to have a fatality rate of about one to three deaths out of every 1,000 children infected, ...
Examining RFK Jr.’s claims about measles, autism and diet
Here’s a look at some of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims about Americans' diets, vaccines, measles and autism, ...
Virginia confirms first measles case this year; it's a child under 4, health officials say
The Virginia Department of Health confirmed the state’s first measles case of the year, making it the 26th state to report ...
US measles cases are undercounted, experts say, but real numbers are proving hard to pin down
During a Cabinet meeting last week, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplayed what is now the ...