Texas, Measles and MMR vaccine

Experts answer questions surrounding MMR vaccine amid surge in cases across Texas
The first case of measles in Central Texas has been confirmed. With the number of cases growing across the state, there are many questions about the vaccine, especially from parents who don't want to vaccinate their children but may be rethinking it.
Measles outbreak in Texas surpasses 100 cases, health officials urging MMR vaccine
State and local health officials are urging individuals to receive MMR vaccine as Texas reaches 124 cases this week. Here is what we know.
North Texas public health officials prepare for possible measles spread
The measles case reported in Rockwall County is unrelated to the outbreak in West Texas, officials said, but they're monitoring and preparing in case the disease spreads in North Texas.
First death from measles outbreak in Texas. What's the best way to prevent measles virus?
First death from measles in Texas confirmed and case numbers are rising. Will measles outbreak spread to Louisiana? Here's how to avoid the virus.
At the center of Texas measles outbreak, a by-the-numbers look at high rates of vaccine exemptions
Gaines County in West Texas is at the heart of the ongoing measles outbreak. Non-medical vaccine exemption rates there are high.
Do you need a measles vaccine booster? What to know as a Texas outbreak spreads
A measles outbreak in the U.S. has grown to over 120 cases​​​. Here's what to know about measles vaccines and those who may need a booster.
Local health officials urge vaccinations after Texas child dies from measles
MOORHEAD — Local health officials are urging people to get vaccinated after a Texas child died from measles this week. The death marks the first in the U.S. from the highly contagious respiratory disease since 2015. The child was not vaccinated.
NY Post challenges RFK Jr. on Texas measles outbreak: ‘This vaccine is safe’
The editorial board of the New York Post is urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to clarify that the measles vaccine is safe amid a deadly outbreak in Texas. “Go
Measles cases reported in New Jersey, Kentucky amid ongoing outbreak in Texas
More measles cases have been confirmed in New Jersey and Kentucky as health officials work to treat patients in an ongoing outbreak in Texas.
Texas measles outbreak: Central Texas pharmacist answers questions about MMR vaccine
Angela Solis, a pharmacist at Martin's Wellness and Compounding Pharmacies, said measles is the most contagious respiratory illness. She said interest in the MMR vaccine has increased at the pharmacies since the Texas measles outbreak began.
Vaccine interest increasing in Austin as measles outbreak in West Texas worsens
As the measles outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, one Austin-area pharmacy said they are seeing an increase in people inquiring about the MMR vaccine. It comes as state health officials announced the first measles death in the country in over a decade.
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RFK Jr. says Texas measles outbreak is “not unusual” — He’s dangerously wrong
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Covenant Health Hospital in Lubbock confirms Texas' first measles death in its facilities
Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, has confirmed the first death in the state from measles occurred at its ...