Measles outbreak: 'People should be worried,' expert says—what to know about the disease, vaccine and how to stay healthy

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  As Texas measles outbreak grows, here's what to know about the disease, vaccines and response

  The measles outbreak in Texas has quickly grown to 146 cases. One child has died. NBC News answers readers' questions about the disease, vaccines and government response.
  
  NBC News - 3d
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  Measles Outbreaks: What to Know About Virus Severity and Vaccine Effectiveness

  Experts answered key questions about the severity of the virus and the effectiveness of the vaccine.
  
  The New York Times - 4d

• Texas mom with baby too young for measles vaccines worries about outbreak

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  CBS News - 5d

• What to know about measles, symptoms and the MMR vaccine

  A recent outbreak of measles is prompting questions about the life-threatening disease and how to prevent it. Here's what to know.
  
  CBS News - 1d
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  What to know about vaccine booster shots as measles spreads in Texas

  In Texas, at least 90 cases of measles have been reported in recent weeks across the northwest part of that state.
  
  NBC News - Feb. 22

• What to know about the mystery disease in Congo that has killed over 50 people

  A mystery illness has caused over 50 deaths​ in the Democratic Republic of Congo. One of the outbreaks was preliminarily linked to children who had eaten a bat carcass.
  
  CBS News - 6d
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  Federal Officials Underplaying Measles Vaccination, Experts Say

  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has described the outbreak in West Texas last week as a “top priority.” But he has not explicitly encouraged Americans to get vaccinated.
  
  The New York Times - 18h
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  What to know about vitamin A and the measles

  The CDC put out a statement on the measles outbreak and suggested that vitamin A could be used for supportive care. Is vitamin A effective for measles?
  
  NBC News - 3d

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