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Texas measles outbreak grows

Vitamin A is no substitute for measles vaccine amid Texas outbreak, doctors say

As a measles outbreak has grown in Texas and New Mexico, doctors and public health experts have stressed that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is the most effective protection against the highly contagious respiratory virus.

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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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No, vaccines did not cause the Gaines County, Texas, measles case spike

Dozens of children have contracted measles in the state’s largest outbreak in 33 years. Online, some are blaming vaccines for the disease’s spread.

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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 rash onset is usually about 10-14 days (with a range of 7 to 21 days),” the CDC says.

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Do You Need a Measles Booster? Let’s Ask an Expert.

Let’s talk about measles. Not compelling? Not convinced? Go to news.google.com and search for “measles.” You’ll get news reports about infections that official data shows are coming at a faster clip than in recent years – as well as word of the first death from the disease since 2015.

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If You've Been Vaccinated for Measles, Do You Need an MMR Booster?

With the elevated risk of contracting measles, some people are now wondering if their vaccines are working to protect them from this contagious virus -- or if they need another vaccination on top of the shots they may have already gotten.

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Former CDC director argues for stronger guidance on infant measles vaccine dose

Former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky called for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine doses in a new ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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NC GOP bill would expand vaccination exemptions as measles cases rise nationwide

The new exemption would take effect for K-12 public schools in the 2026-2027 school year and for colleges and universities in ...

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West Texas measles cases rise to 223. Here is what you need to know.

Another 138 had a “unknown” vaccine status and five patients had been vaccinated with at least one dose. The West Texas measles outbreak — the largest in the state in 30 years — has spread ...

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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.

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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.

Measles cases are still rising. Here’s what to know about the contagious virus, including symptoms and boosters.

Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes ...

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