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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An unvaccinated child has died from measles in West Texas. It’s the first death from this outbreak.
The first death in relation to the ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has been confirmed by local and state health ...
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CDC firings, including in Kansas City, raise fears about disease outbreak response
Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne ...
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A Texas child who was not vaccinated has died of measles, a first for the US in a decade
A non-vaccinated child in Texas has died from measles, marking the first U.S. death from the disease in a decade. The ...
Watch Live: Briefing on first measles death reported in Texas child
Health officials say a child who had not been vaccinated died of measles in West Texas — the first death in an outbreak that ...
First case of measles reported in Rockwall County, health officials say
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed the first case of measles in Rockwall County, according to ...
Here's how Texas weather can play a role in helping the measles virus spread rapidly
The West Texas measles outbreak continues to see more confirmed cases and, on Wednesday, the outbreak's first death. Weather might be playing a role.
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RFK Jr. Says Measles Outbreak Is 'Not Unusual' Despite Texas Child Marking First Death in a Decade
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged the measles outbreak in Texas on Wednesday, emphasizing that the US sees multiple outbreaks each year.
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A child has died in the Texas measles outbreak
It's the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. More than 130 people in west Texas and New Mexico have been sickened in ...
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How to Protect Your Baby From Measles During Outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are happening across the country, which is scary if your child is too young for the measles vaccine or hasn't been vaccinated. Here's how to keep your little one safe.
First measles death reported in West Texas after outbreak
LUBBOCK, Texas — A person who contracted measles in West Texas has died, the first fatality in the state from the highly ...
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What to know about measles vaccinations, and what to do if you get sick
Measles is highly contagious ... Stay informed by regularly checking reputable sources like the CDC and Texas DSHS websites. Don’t hesitate to ask. If you’re uncertain, call your primary care ...