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Measles outbreak sickens nearly 100 in New Mexico and Texas

A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States has infected nearly 100 people in recent weeks. The deadly illness has sickened dozens of people in west Texas and New Mexico since late January. The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed 90 cases of measles,

The New York Times · 3h

Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Officials Say

At least 124 cases have been identified in Texas since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.

USA Today · 9h

Measles has killed a child in Texas. NM lawmakers are urging Sec. Kennedy to action.

The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported Feb. 26 that Texas health officials confirmed the first death due to the measles outbreak.

Measles outbreak FAQ: Do I need a vaccine booster? What do I do if I've been exposed? Here's the latest about the highly contagious virus.

Yahoo News answers some of the most frequently asked questions about measles amid the Texas and New Mexico outbreaks.

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New Mexico Department of Health declares measles outbreak in Lea County

Donald Trump established a “Make American Healthy Again Commission” via executive order. At least 49 cases of measles, mostly ...

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New Mexico health department reports two more measles cases in Lea County

LUBBOCK, Texas ( NEWS RELEASE) - The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports two adult Lea County residents tested ...

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'Only a matter of time': Here is why Arizona is at high risk for a measles outbreak

Arizona is similarly at risk for measles because the state has several pockets of extremely low vaccination rates, including ...

Measles aren't currently in Ohio, but lower vaccination rates put children at risk

No, there is no measles outbreak in Ohio, and no cases have been reported since July 2024, according to the Ohio Department of Health. But declining vaccination rates in the state and in the nation ...

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