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West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30

Health officials say West Texas now has almost 200 measles cases and New Mexico's case number has tripled to 30

The Independent UK

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.”

Texas Observer

Second Measles Death Confirmed as Unvaccinated Adult Tests Positive Posthumously

An unvaccinated New Mexico adult has become the second U.S. measles-related fatality this year, as the outbreak along the Texas-New Mexico border grows.

Latin Times

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Doctors worry about spring break as measles cases spread: Not ‘dealing with business-as-usual’

Roughly 173 million Americans are expected to take to the skies in March and April this year

The Independent UK

2nd measles death reported in US outbreak was in New Mexico adult

A second person has reportedly died of a measles infection, this time in New Mexico, as the virus continues to spread in the United States.

LiveScience

Texas School Celebrates Having Lowest Vaccination Rate as Deadly Measles Outbreak Spreads: 'Not the Flex Y'all Think It Is'

A Texas pastor is facing criticism after praising a school for its low measles vaccination rate, with social media users calling it reckless.

Latin Times

RFK Jr. Pushes Unproven Measles Treatments Amid Surge; Experts Urge Vaccination

Kennedy Jr. endorsed the use of vitamin A, budesonide, clarithromycin, and cod liver oil for treating measles, claiming they produce "good results." However, health experts caution that these treatments should not replace vaccination and advise against relying on them alone.

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Unvaccinated New Mexico resident dies after testing positive for measles

This would be the second death from measles this year. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced criticism for his handling of the outbreak.

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. touts vitamin A and cod liver oil amid measles outbreak. Health experts warn the move is 'misleading the public'

In the U.S., the CDC calls vaccination “the best defense” against becoming infected with measles.

Fortune

New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed

An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause

The Independent UK

JFK's Grandson Calls On RFK Jr.'s Wife to Apologize to Family of Child Who Died of Measles in Flirtatious Video

Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, shared multiple social media videos imploring RFK Jr.'s wife, actress Cheryl Hines, to contact the family of the child who died from the measles outbreak in Texas and apologize.

Latin Times

Outrage after Texas pastor brags online about his school having the state’s lowest measles vaccination rate: ‘We celebrate it’

The pastor’s remarks come amid an outbreak of once ‘eliminated’ measles virus that killed an unvaccinated child in West Texas

The Independent UK

Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he cites actually says

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who oversees the health of more than 340 million Americans, says vitamin A can prevent the worst effects of measles rather than urging more people to get vaccinated.

The Conversation

RFK Jr. is pushing this vitamin for measles treatment. Health experts are worried

While taking vitamin A can help prevent complications in people infected with measles, only the vaccine can ward off infection

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RFK Jr praises unconventional treatments but not vaccines in Fox interview about Texas measles outbreak

‘We’re going to be honest with the American people for the first time in history,’ Kennedy claims

Latin Times

Health Officials Beg Texas Families Not to Attend 'Measles Parties' As Push to Get Kids Vaccinated Continues

Texas health officials have pleaded with families in the state to avoid attending "measles parties" and ensure that their children are vaccinated.

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr sparks alarm after backing vitamins to treat measles amid outbreak

Health experts wary as US health secretary fails to endorse effective vaccines and instead calls them a ‘personal choice’

The Independent UK

Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice

Measles has sickened nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in rural West Texas, and a school-age child has died

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The Texas Tribune

West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates

In rural West Texas, measles has sickened nearly 150 people, most of them unvaccinated. A school-age child has died. The virus is spreading among Gaines County’s Mennonite community, where government mandates are not trusted.

The Texas Tribune

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 Independent UK

HHS spokesperson quits after reportedly clashing with RFK Jr over ‘muted’ measles response

Thomas Corry, who served as the department’s assistant secretary of public affairs for roughly two weeks, announced his resignation on LinkedIn

Latin Times

Texas Republican Aims to Rename 'New York Strip' Steak to 'Texas Strip' While Remaining Quiet on Measles Outbreak

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, a Republican, took to social media to announce legislation renaming a cut of beef from the New York Strip to the "Texas Strip", whilst having said nothing about the measles outbreak the state is currently battling.

The Guardian - US

US health official quits after reported clashes with RFK Jr over measles

Tom Corry, a top spokesperson at the health and human services department, abruptly resigned on Friday

Top News

Top HHS Spokesperson Resigns Amid Internal Conflicts

Thomas Corry, a top HHS spokesperson, resigns amid conflicts over measles outbreak communication.

Latin Times

Top HHS Spokesperson Quit Due to RFK Jr's 'Muted Response' to Measles Outbreak Days Before Kennedy's Op-Ed: Report

A top HHS spokesperson quit over newly minted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s response to the measles outbreak in Texas.

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