Measles Outbreak: Symptoms, Spread, and Vaccination Information

Here’s what to know about the symptoms of an infection, and the spread of the virus.

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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 - 3d
West Texas measles outbreak spreads into Oklahoma

Oklahoma reported two measles cases on Tuesday linked to the outbreak in Texas. More than 250 people have been infected in the outbreak so far.
NBC News - 3d
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
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 - 13h
Measles outbreak spreads to 15 states with cases on the rise

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
Kennedy Links Measles Outbreak to Poor Diet and Health, Citing Fringe Theories

In a recent interview, the health secretary also suggested that the measles vaccine had harmed children in West Texas, center of an outbreak.
The New York Times - 3d
Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand

Pharmacies are struggling with supplies as fatal outbreak expands and health secretary sows disinformation. As measles cases continue to grow in Texas and New Mexico, with a second death, an ...
The Guardian - 6d
Texas measles outbreak hits 259; just 2 cases among fully vaccinated

The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released Friday.
ABC News - 2h
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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