Boosters, symptoms, herd immunity: What to know about the measles outbreak in Texas
The outbreak is primarily affecting West Texas, but officials in San Antonio, New Braunfels and San Marcos are monitoring cases after an infected person recently visited the area, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Texas Measles Outbreak: First Death Reported As Over 120 Infected
A person hospitalized with measles in Lubbock, Texas, has died, local officials said Wednesday, marking the first death in an outbreak of the highly contagious virus, which has spread to more than 120 confirmed cases over the last month.
CDC staff received an email this week telling them to avoid using more than a dozen terms or words -- including "health ...
TheTravel on MSN23h
CDC Issues Travel Warning Amid Measles Outbreak in the United States, After Infectious Disease Crosses Two State LinesWith spring break travel plans on the horizon, authorities and officials at both popular tourist destinations want people to ...
Measles can cause seizures, blindness and death, and children under the age of 5 are particularly vulnerable to complications.
A measles outbreak in the U.S. has grown to at least 124 cases, prompting questions about how to stay safe. The outbreak is ...
According to the CDC, if you were born after 1957, one dose is considered sufficient to be considered protected from measles. Some adults may need a second dose. The CDC says adults who are going to ...
Parts of Texas and New Mexico have been struck by measles outbreaks, sickening nearly 100 people, health officials announced ...
Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne diseases.
Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.
Hide inaccessible results
Feedback