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?

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Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.
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What to know about vaccine booster shots as measles spreads in Texas

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What we know about the measles death reported in Texas

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Measles Outbreaks: What to Know About Virus Severity and Vaccine Effectiveness

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What to know about Mitch McConnell's decision to retire

Former Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection in 2026. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small reports.
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What to know about Trump's first Cabinet meeting

President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his new administration on Wednesday. The first person he asked to speak was Tesla CEO Elon Musk. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
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The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted Wednesday for the 11th time in two months. The USGS said it lasted nearly 13 hours. Scientists are concerned about another possible eruption ...
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