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In West Texas' measles outbreak, families forgo conventional medicine along with vaccines

As the outbreak rages, unproven remedies like cod liver oil are being distributed free by some doctors. Families are lining up for them.

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Measles cases continue to rise in West Texas, but not in Austin area. Here's what to know.

Since the beginning of the year, Texas has had 227 measles cases, including 29 hospitalizations and the death of one child, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services' latest numbers Tuesday. That is a jump from 202 cases on Friday. Most of the cases, 156, continue to be from Gaines County.

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West Texas measles outbreak expands to three states

The measles outbreak in West Texas is linked with cases in New Mexico, officials said Tuesday, as well as new cases reported in Oklahoma. This brings the total number of cases to 258 across three states.

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'Hospitals, they're getting ready for measles:' Tarrant commissioners briefed on West Texas outbreak

Tarrant County hasn't seen any cases of measles yet, but public health officials told county commissioners Tuesday that ...

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Houston Health Department tracking wastewater plants for measles as West Texas outbreak grows

The city is monitoring 36 wastewater treatment plants and 48 manholes across Houston for measles. It's also tracking school ...

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Texas Department of State Health Services addressing misconceptions about measles

Health officials are encouraging everyone to get the MMR vaccine before it's too late. This comes amid rising cases in West Texas and New Mexico.

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Texas child is first reported measles death in U.S. as outbreak spreads

A child who was hospitalized with measles has died from the illness in West Texas, state and local health officials announced Wednesday, Feb. 26. It is the first death in a measles outbreak ...

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Measles has returned to Southern California; here’s what you need to know

Measles cases were reported in Orange County and LA County — an infant returning from international travel on Feb. 19, and a ...

Rolling Out21h

Deadly measles outbreak reveals 4 dangers beyond the rash

West Texas measles outbreak kills multiple victims including a child while experts warn the virus destroys immune memory ...

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Rural Texas Scrambles to Respond to Measles

With crumbling infrastructure, officials and health care workers face many of the same problems exposed by Covid.

Should you wear a mask to protect yourself from measles?

The measles-mumps-rubella vaccine remains the best tool to protect yourself, with two doses being 97% effective at preventing ...

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