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Trump taps Texas’ top public health official as CDC chief medical officer

Jennifer Shuford, an infectious disease physician who oversaw the country’s largest measles outbreak in 30 years, is among a slate of CDC nominations with no apparent ties to the anti-vaccine movement.

The Texas Tribune

Amid license review, Camp Mystic being investigated by Texas Rangers and state health officials

Camp Mystic filed to renew its license in March. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has repeatedly urged state officials to reject the application.

The Texas Tribune

Texas official asks state not to renew Camp Mystic’s license after tragic flood killed 25 campers: ‘It would be naive’

Both the Texas Department of State Health Services and Camp Mystic are facing multiple lawsuits over the dealy flash floods

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Measles outbreak in Texas is over, say health officials

State health officials in Texas have declared the state's measles outbreak over which sickened 762 people

The Independent UK

Texas measles outbreak ‘on the decline’, officials say

Case count remains at 742 with no new cases but officials warn outbreak that has killed two children could flare again

The Guardian - US

With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles

The measles outbreak in rural Texas has exposed how hospital buildings are ill-equipped. Meanwhile, long distances between providers makes testing people and transporting samples difficult.

The Texas Tribune

Amid Texas Measles Outbreak, Conservatives Double Down on Anti-Vax Crusade

Spread of the virus is due to low immunization rates in certain communities. Meanwhile, some legislators are cheering for more “medical freedom.”

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Texas officials still don’t know how West Texas measles outbreak started

Texas’ health commissioner fielded questions from state lawmakers about the outbreak and vaccine risks.

The Texas Tribune

Donald Trump’s push to freeze federal funds sparks confusion in Texas

Texas cities, counties, higher education institutions and nonprofits clambered Tuesday to gauge the potential fallout from the suspension, later blocked temporarily by a federal judge.

The Texas Tribune

Jennifer Shuford named commissioner of Texas public health agency

The infectious disease doctor has been at the helm of the department in an interim capacity since the fall, replacing longtime commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt following his retirement.

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