US EditionTexas measles outbreak linked to cases in New Mexico, Oklahoma
- A significant measles outbreak is occurring in Texas and New Mexico, with cases also reported in Oklahoma and Chihuahua, Mexico.
- Declining vaccination rates, particularly in rural areas and within specific communities, created conditions for the highly contagious virus to spread.
- Over 300 cases have been reported, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals, with the outbreak centered in a Mennonite community in Gaines County, Texas.
- Health officials, like Dr. Philip Huang, worry that more unvaccinated people lead to more susceptible groups; Dr. Katherine Wells noted misinformation impacts vaccination decisions.
- The outbreak has resulted in hospitalizations and at least two deaths, marking the first measles-related death in the U.S. In nearly a decade, raising concerns about potential spread.
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US Has 800 Measles Cases and Outbreaks in Several States. Here's What You Should Know
The U.S. has 800 measles cases as of Friday, and outbreaks in several states. Texas is up to nearly 600 of those cases. Two children and an adult have died from measles-related illnesses. Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania and…
Measles fight stalls as parents confused by Kennedy’s remarks | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CHICAGO >> U.S. pediatricians and infectious disease experts say the fight against rising measles cases nationwide is being hampered by a lack of forceful advocacy for vaccination from government health officials and statements on unproven treatments that are confusing parents.
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SHTF PlanTexas Measles Outbreak Grows To 327
by Mac Slavo, SHTF Plan: A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to include 327 people. Nearly all cases are in unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). At least 40 people have been hospitalized so far. Two unvaccinated people have died of measles […]
Measles case reported in Bucks County, possible exposure at Starbucks
(WPHL) -- The Bucks County Health Department has announced a measles case in a county resident. How to protect you and your family from the measles According to a release from the department, the case involves a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas. Health officials were alerted Wednesday evening that the individual tested positive for measles. The Bucks County Health Department is warning anyone who visited the Starbucks at 289…
Posts Make Unsupported Claims About Origin of Texas Measles Outbreak
The measles vaccine uses a weakened virus that's never been shown to spread to others. Samples from the outbreak in Texas also show that a wild-type virus is responsible. Yet, social media posts have falsely claimed that the outbreak is due to a vaccine strain. Without evidence, other posts have blamed immigrants crossing the southern border illegally.
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