As Texas measles outbreak grows, here's what to know about the disease, vaccines and response
The measles outbreak in Texas has quickly grown to 146 cases. One child has died. NBC News answers readers' questions about the disease, vaccines and government response.
Officials nervous about prospect of measles hitting Galveston during Spring Break
Dr. Philip Kaiser, chief of the Galveston County Health District, said he's very concerned about measles as thousands of ...
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 ...
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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, ...
State health officials clarify no rubella cases in Central Texas + MMR vaccination tracker
State health officials insisted on Friday that there have been no confirmed cases of rubella or measles in Central Texas. On Thursday, Mexia ISD reported a confirmed case of rubella, also known as ...
Some Rapid City families concerned recent measles outbreak could reach South Dakota
Thus far, more than 160 cases have been reported in the states this year with one death in Texas. Some Rapid City families are concerned the disease may eventually reach the Mount Rushmore state.
Louisville infectious disease expert explains measles vaccine, why virus likely reappeared
One of the latest cases was reported in Washington State where officials say an infant may have been exposed during recent international travel.
Lubbock health officials clear up misconceptions about measles
Lubbock health authorities held a news conference on Friday to dispel some myths about measles and to recommend who should ...
What Georgia residents need to know about measles outbreak
Robert Bednarczyk, a professor of global health at Emory University, warns that measles can find and infect the most ...
Health officials say they have a confirmed measles case reported in Austin
Most of the recent confirmed measles cases in Texas have been in the South Plains region, but this patient was exposed to the disease while traveling overseas.