As Texas measles outbreak grows, U.S. cases quickly surpass total for all of 2024
Measles cases have surpassed last year’s total less than three months into the year, as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.
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223 measles cases confirmed in Texas as outbreak grows
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Texas measles cases rise to 223
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Texas measles outbreak hits 259; just 2 cases among fully vaccinated
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Newborn babies exposed to measles in Texas hospital
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The outbreak has sickened nearly 200 people in Gaines County, Texas. A neighboring county in New Mexico has seen 21 new cases since Tuesday.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
In West Texas' measles outbreak, families forgo conventional medicine along with vaccines
As the measles outbreak continues to spread in West Texas, some families are opting for unproven remedies including cod liver oil.NBC News - 4d -
Texas doctor urges vaccine amid deadly measles outbreak
The measles outbreak is drawing new attention to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his suggestions of alternatives to the measles vaccine. CBS News' Omar Villafranca ...CBS News - 2d -
U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.CBS News - 13h -
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New numbers show the measles virus continuing to spread across the United States with cases now being reported in at least 15 states and health officials say the crisis is only getting worse. NBC’s ...NBC News - 2d -
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It’s not yet known how many people have gotten sick in the Texas measles outbreak, but there are at least 215 confirmed cases since late January.NBC News - 2d -
Almost 7 in 10 concerned about measles outbreak: Poll
More than two-thirds of respondents in a new poll say they are concerned about the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. In a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday, 69 percent of ...The Hill - 1d -
Measles cases pick up as RFK promotes unproven treatments
There are over 250 cases of measles in at least a dozen states across the US.BBC News - 1d -
Experts give Kennedy low marks as measles outbreak tests him
A worsening measles outbreak in West Texas has spread to two other states, providing Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. his first real test of responding to a major ...The Hill - 1d -
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US sees 300-plus measles cases, highest in a year since 2019
The U.S. has recorded more than 300 cases of measles in just the first three months of this year, according to data published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the ...The Hill - 7h -
Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia doubled last year to highest level since 1997
There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World ...ABC News - 1d -
A perfect measles’ storm: Vaccine skepticism and failed leadership broke public trust
The U.S. can restore confidence in its public health institutions and those who represent them if it responds decisively in situations like the Texas measles outbreak.The Hill - 6d -
Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
This is a MedPage Today story. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Measles confirmed in 3 more states as cases multiply
More than 300 cases of measles, one of the most contagious viruses in the world, have now been confirmed across more than a dozen U.S. states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...The Hill - 10h -
Did Covid Open the Door to a Measles Outbreak?
Measles vaccination rates among kindergarteners have been falling since the Covid-19 pandemic. Teddy Rosenbluth, a health reporter at The New York Times, explains why that has experts worried.The New York Times - 3d -
Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now its up to selection committee to decide
UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and USC all have stated their cases for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament with their stellar play this season.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Parents of Babies Who Are Too Young for Measles Vaccine Worry About Outbreaks
Infants are at higher risk of complications from the measles but can’t be vaccinated right away.The New York Times - 19h -
‘Wake-up call’: Measles cases doubled in Europe last year, say WHO and Unicef
Joint analysis of measles cases reveals Covid pandemic resulted in misinformation and vaccination delays. Cases of measles doubled last year in the European region, climbing to the highest level in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now its up to selection committee to decide
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C.D.C. Will Investigate Debunked Link Between Vaccines and Autism
Dozens of studies have failed to find evidence of a link. The decision to re-examine the question comes as a measles outbreak, driven by low vaccination rates, widens in Texas.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Measles case confirmed in Maryland resident who recently travelled abroad
A Maryland resident with recent international travel has confirmed to be infected with a case of measles. The Maryland Department of Health and Howard County health officials announced Sunday that ...The Hill - 5d -
Texas stuns Texas A&M in 2OT thriller, make case for NCAA Tournament
The Texas Longhorns held off their in-state rival Texas A&M in a double overtime thriller from the SEC Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Measles Outbreak: Symptoms, Spread, and Vaccination Information
Here’s what to know about the symptoms of an infection, and the spread of the virus.The New York Times - 10h -
What to Know About Measles Cases in New York and New Jersey
A child in Suffolk County became the latest known person in the region to contract measles. Experts recommend vaccines as the best defense against the viral illness.The New York Times - 2d -
Substack surpasses 5 million paid subscriptions
Substack has reached more than 5 million paid subscriptions for the first time, the company said this week. The updated audience total comes just four months after the digital journalism and ...The Hill - 3d -
Measles on the rise in U.S. with infections reported in 15 states
Measles is spreading across the country at an increasingly alarming rate. Health officials are reporting cases of the highly infectious disease in more than a dozen states. CBS News' Omar ...CBS News - 2d -
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Texas Tech track and field's Shelby Frank all-American again at NCAA championships
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