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First death in West Texas measles outbreak is unvaccinated child

More than 120 people across nine counties have been infected during the largest Texas outbreak in 30 years.

The Texas Tribune

First measles death is reported in the West Texas outbreak that's infected more than 120 people

A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from measles in West Texas

The Independent UK

What are cancer vaccines?

Cancer vaccines harness the power of the immune system to stop tumors in their tracks. They work a little differently than regular vaccines intended to prevent infectious diseases, like measles or the flu.

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Fox News bemoans that ‘vaccine confidence is at an all-time low’ amid measles outbreak

Studies have found that vaccine hesitancy increased dramatically among regular viewers of Fox News.

The Independent UK

Health officials sound alarms after Texas measles outbreak spreads to metropolitan area with nearly 100 sick now

Measles cases have also spread to neighboring New Mexico, sickening primarily children and teenagers

The Independent UK

Falling vaccination rates put children at risk of preventable diseases. Governments need a new strategy to boost uptake

Child vaccination is one of the most cost-effective health interventions. It accounts for 40% of the global reduction in infant deaths since 1974 and has led to big health gains in Australia over the past two decades.

The Conversation

Measles: A resurgent threat in Canada

In the landscape of public health, few stories are as compelling as the unexpected return of a disease we once thought was conquered. Measles, a highly contagious viral infection formally considered eliminated from Canada in 1998, is making a surprising comeback, challenging our public health systems and communities at large.

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Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, worst level in 30 years

Epicenter of latest outbreak had one of state’s highest immunization exemption rates for 2023-24 school year

The Guardian - US

Republican Senator Ripped for Promoting Measles Vaccine Amid Texas Outbreak After RFK Confirmation: 'Unfortunately You Voted for an Anti-Vaxxer'

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy recently voiced his support for vaccines and encouraged people to get vaccinated after voting to confirm known anti-vaxxer and conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Latin Times

CDC layoffs strike deeply at its ability to respond to the current flu, norovirus and measles outbreaks and other public health emergencies

In just a few short weeks, the Trump administration has brought drastic changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and public health. Beginning with the removal of websites and key public health datasets in January 2025, the Trump administration has taken actions to dismantle established public health infrastructure…

The Conversation

West Texas measles cases rise to 90

Dawson and Ector counties have reported their first cases as the outbreak area grows to seven counties.

The Texas Tribune

Dozens of people now sickened in Texas measles outbreak - including some who are vaccinated

The majority of the 58 cases are in children between the ages of five and 17 years old

The Independent UK

Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday

The Independent UK

Measles Outbreak in Texas County With Low Vaccination Rate Multiplies, More Cases 'Likely'

A rapidly growing measles outbreak in Gaines County, Texas, linked to low vaccination rates, has reached 48 cases, prompting urgent health warnings and vaccination efforts.

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The Independent UK

Texas measles outbreak rises to 48 cases. It's the state's worst in nearly 30 years

The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases

International Business Times

Nearly 50 Texans Infected With Measles In Growing Outbreak

A growing measles outbreak in west Texas has infected 48 people, according to official state data released Thursday -- the latest sign that the once-vanquished childhood disease is making a comeback as vaccination rates decline.

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Measles Outbreak Spreads In Texas And New Mexico

Current measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico raises concerns due to unvaccinated cases and high exemption rates. Proactive measures being taken to addr...

The Independent UK

10 new cases of measles reported in West Texas county and New Mexico

Public health authorities said Tuesday that an outbreak of measles in western Texas has expanded, while a new case was confirmed nearby across state lines in New Mexico

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Measles is spreading across West Texas. The county at the center has one of state’s highest vaccine exemption rates

Many of those infected in Gaines County were young and unvaccinated children

The Independent UK

Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions

A small county in West Texas has 15 measles cases, mostly in school-aged children

The Guardian - US

‘I’m picturing my death’: alarm as RFK Jr closes in on health secretary role

The Trump ally’s health plans have delighted his supporters – but others are horrified by the potential for harm

The Texas Tribune

Texas reports new measles outbreak in West Texas

The outbreak in Gaines County, with a population of about 22,000, has grown since two cases were reported in January. All those who contracted measles were unvaccinated, health officials said.

The Independent UK

Did RFK Jr. mislead the Senate on measles deaths in Samoa? The island nation's health chief says yes

Samoa’s top health official has denounced as “a complete lie” remarks that Robert F

The Guardian - AU

Samoa’s prime minister criticises RFK Jr’s vaccine views after deadly measles outbreak

In an exclusive interview, Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa tells the Guardian she is surprised at Trump’s pick for health secretary and criticised anti-vaxxers for their part in 2019 measles crisis

The Texas Tribune

Measles cases reported in Texas as vaccine rate against the disease has fallen

Two of the four cases are in Lubbock, which hasn’t seen a case in more than 20 years. Meanwhile, measles vaccination rates in Texas have fallen over the last four years.

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