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2 possible measles cases investigated by Houston Health Department; Rodeo warns unvaccinated guests
As the Houston Health Department investigated two possible measles cases Friday afternoon, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo urged unvaccinated attendees to consider the risks of attending any large event.
Houston Health Department investigating 2 possible cases of measles in the city
The Houston Health Department is investigating two possible cases of measles in the city, officials confirmed on Friday. A spokesperson for the HHD declined to provide further details on the investigation,
Texas measles outbreak reaches nearly 150 cases, state health department says
The measles outbreak in Texas has reached nearly 150 cases, according to a Friday morning update from the state health department. The agency said 146 cases have been identified since late January. Twenty of those patients have been hospitalized, and one school-age, unvaccinated child has died.
State health officials warn Utahns to protect themselves against measles ahead of possible outbreak
Days after the first death connected to a measles outbreak in Texas was reported, health officials in Utah are urging residents to protect themselves and their families against the disease.
Utah health officials encourage vaccination amid multi-state measles outbreak
Days after a child in Texas died amid an ongoing measles outbreak, the Salt Lake County Health Department (SLCoHD) is recommending Utahns to take precautions to protect themselves from the serious
Utah’s health department recommends the measles vaccine in response to Texas outbreak
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is concerned by recent outbreak. But those who have the measles vaccine, do not need to worry.
NM health department launches measles web resource
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) just launched a web resource addressing the rising measles cases. The resource can be found here. It provides information on current New Mexico case counts, a detailed FAQ section, prevention guidelines for New Mexicans, and bilingual content.
Houston hosting free vaccination clinic Saturday amid Texas measles outbreak
The Houston Health Department is hosting a free vaccination clinic on Saturday amid a measles outbreak in northwest Texas. The clinic will offer the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to eligible children and adults from 10 a.
RodeoHouston closely monitoring measles outbreak as health officials urge Texans to get vaccinated
The rodeo's barbecue cook-off is already underway, the parade is on Saturday and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off next week at NRG Park.
Houston investigating possible measles cases as crowds prepare for Rodeo festivities
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is drawing thousands of visitors into the city for livestock exhibitions, concerts and other events.
US Health Secretary Kennedy calls for end to deadly Texas measles outbreak
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday said he recognizes the serious impact of the current measles outbreak ...
Texas measles outbreak rises to 146 cases including unvaccinated child’s death
The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated ...
City of Lubbock health officials urge caution, vaccine amid Texas growing measles outbreak
With growing cases of measles in Texas and Lubbock reporting the states first death, local health officials hosted a news ...
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State health officials say no measles case at Cibolo charter school
State clarifies after charter school tells parents of "confirmation of a measles case in a first-grade classroom." ...
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Area medical officials offer insight following measles diagnosis in Kentucky
Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000 due to high rates of immunization with the MMR vaccine, ...
More measles cases reported in Texas: Latest data and everything we know
The main measles outbreak has been in the South Plains region of West Texas, where 124 cases have been confirmed. Most of the ...
Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viruses. Here’s what to know and how to avoid it
Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas.