Texas measles outbreak grows to 146 cases, largest in decades
The latest update comes two days after the first death was reported in a school-aged child who lived in the outbreak area.
Amid growing Texas outbreak, how contagious is measles?
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans. Just one infected patient can spread measles to up to nine out of 10 susceptible close contacts, according to the Centers for Disease ...
Measles cases approach 150 in ongoing West Texas outbreak
One hundred forty-six measles cases have been reported in the outbreak in West Texas, the Texas Department of Health Services said in an update today. This is 22 more confirmed cases since an update ...
RodeoHouston closely monitoring measles outbreak as health officials urge Texans to get vaccinated
The rodeo's barbecue cook-off is already underway, the parade is on Saturday and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks ...
Texas weather can play a role in helping the measles virus spread rapidly. Here's how
The West Texas measles outbreak continues to see more confirmed cases and, on Wednesday, the outbreak's first death. Weather ...
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Texas leaders quiet amid the biggest measles outbreak in decades
Declining vaccination rates, decreasing trust in government and a political unwillingness to endorse vaccines is shaping ...
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Officials, experts stress importance of measles vaccination ahead of RodeoHouston
With a measles outbreak spreading in Texas, health officials are urging Houston residents to check their vaccination status ahead of RodeoHouston, which is expected to draw two million attendees.
Dr. Peter Hotez: Texas child's death from measles a sign of 'very large, very dangerous' outbreak
The news on Wednesday that a Texas child died from the measles is a sign the outbreak that has already infected 124 is ...