Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates
In efforts to prevent even broader spread, public health officials in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma are working around the ...
A Texas church school ranked last in state measles vaccination rates. Its pastor rejoiced
When a Texas pastor learned his church’s school ranked last in the state for measles vaccination rates, he didn’t get upset.
Harris County leaders urge vaccination as measles cases surge in West Texas
A pop-up vaccination clinic was set up at the Bayland Community Center, where residents took advantage of the opportunity to ...
How long do measles vaccines last? Do adults need booster shots? Five things to know
“Infected people are contagious from 4 days before the rash starts through 4 days afterward. The incubation period for measles, from exposure to fever, is usually about 7-10 days, and from exposure to ...
RFK Jr. suggests getting measles is better than getting a vaccine. This is bad. | Opinion
The head of the Department of Health and Human Services sat in a Steak n Shake and suggested getting measles is better than ...
Immunization rates against measles are declining in Central Florida
Osceola County’s immunization rate is the lowest in Central Florida at 86.9 percent. Across the WESH 2 viewing area, nearly every county is below the statewide rate of 90.6 percent, with the ...
Wisconsin at risk of measles outbreak. Its kindergartner vaccination rates among lowest in U.S.
Wisconsin kindergartners have one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country against measles, which can cause serious illness in young kids.
VERIFY: Claim that Vitamin A can be used to treat measles needs context
While Vitamin A can support recovery and help prevent complications, it does not directly fight the measles virus, prevent ...