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Public health data shows that of the 400 cases in Texas, 398 cases involved people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.
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Just two cases have occurred in people fully vaccinated, according to the data.
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Texas Measles Outbreak Hits 400 Cases
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can be spread through breathing, sneezing or coughing. The virus is easily preventable through vaccines. Public health data shows that of the 400 cases in Texas, 398 cases involved people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.
Measles outbreak worsens as Texas, New Mexico cases rise 20% in 3 days
Texas and New Mexico health departments said on Friday that the number of measles cases in their states rose 20% since their last reports three days ago, as experts warn they expect the outbreak to further spread in coming weeks.
Texas reaches 400 measles cases as US deals with outbreaks in 5 states
Texas has reached 400 cases of measles in an outbreak that started two months ago. Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, Kansas and Oklahoma all have active measles outbreaks.
Texas measles outbreak surges
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Measles cases in Kansas more than double in one week; Most involve children under 18
The number of measles cases reported in Kansas more than doubled in the past week, and the outbreak may have a possible link to the outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico, a state health official spokesperson said Thursday.
Measles cases rise to 444 in Texas and New Mexico, state health departments say
Texas and New Mexico's health departments said on Friday measles cases in their states have risen to 444, an increase of 74 infections since their last reports three days ago, as the U.S. deals with one of the largest measles outbreaks in a decade.
Texas now reporting 400 measles cases as some kids get sick from too much vitamin A
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 400, with 73 cases reported over the last three days, according to new data released Friday. Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status is unknown,
Multistate measles outbreak crosses 450 cases, with possible international spread
A measles outbreak spanning Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma reached at least 453 cases Friday and might be linked to cases in other states and across borders.
The CDC Buried a Measles Forecast That Stressed the Need for Vaccinations
The move — along with the CDC’s explanation — is a sign that the nation’s top public health agency may be falling in line under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime critic of vaccines.
What to know about measles breakthrough cases and why vaccination is still important
As measles spreads across the U.S., a few fully vaccinated people have contracted rare breakthrough cases. Here's what to know and why vaccination is still important.
One Bay Area county is particularly at risk as measles outbreaks grow in U.S.
In Santa Cruz County just over 91% of kindergarten students had received the recommended doses of the vaccine that provides immunity to the measles virus, below the level recommended to avoid an
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Multistate measles outbreak leads to dangerous vitamin A toxicity
As a measles outbreak spreads across the United States, doctors are now seeing a new and unexpected danger: children getting sick from taking too much vitamin A.
Explainer-What to Know About US Measles Cases on the Rise
Measles spreads via respiratory droplets produced by coughing or sneezing. Virus particles can remain suspended in the air for up to two hours. If one person has measles, up to 90% of unvaccinated people nearby will become infected, the CDC says.
Texas Never Wanted RFK Jr.’s Unproven Measles Treatment
Kennedy made a show of shipping vitamin A to measles-stricken communities. The state’s public-health department didn’t take up the offer.
What to know about rare measles breakthrough cases as virus spreads across US
As measles spreads across the U.S., a few fully vaccinated people have contracted rare breakthrough cases. Here's what to know and why vaccination is still important.
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