Texas, measles
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The Texas health department reported 722 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of four since its last update on Friday. The number of cases in Gaines County, the epicenter of the outbreak in the state,
AMERICA’S MEASLES outbreak is alarming for several reasons. What began as a handful of cases in Texas in January has now exceeded 800 across several states, with many more cases probably going unreported.
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The confirmation of a measles case in Kyle is raising concerns about how much the contagious virus could spread, like it has in West Texas. The Department of St
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The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District on May 21 announced it had confirmed a second case of measles in McLennan County.
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The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District has confirmed a second case of measles involving an unvaccinated minor who is identified as a household contact of the initial confirmed case.
The best way to avoid measles is to get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first shot is recommended for children between 12 and 15 months old and the second between 4 and 6 years old.