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Texas measles outbreak grows to nearly 150 cases

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1st measles death reported in Texas outbreak that's left over 140 people infected. The highly contagious virus explained.

A child who was hospitalized with measles in Texas has died, state health officials said this week. It marks the first death in the state's latest outbreak — the largest such outbreak in close to 30 years — which has left more than 140 people infected.

The Associated Press on MSN · 8h

Texas measles cases rise to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child’s death

DALLAS (AP) — The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said Friday.

Ars Technica · 15h

Texas official warns against “measles parties” as outbreak keeps growing

A Texas health authority is warning against "measles parties" as the outbreak in West Texas grew to at least 146 cases, with 20 hospitalized and one unvaccinated school-age child dead. The outbreak continues to mainly be in unvaccinated children.

1st case of measles confirmed in Austin

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 8h

Breaking: Austin's first case of measles confirmed, Austin Public Health says

Austin Public Health on Friday announced Austin's first measles case during a statewide outbreak after an infant tested positive. It is the first case in Austin since 2019. The case was in a baby too young to be vaccinated.

First case of measles confirmed in Austin

Read more A case of measles was confirmed in Austin on Friday, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said during a press conference.

Axios on MSN · 9h

An unvaccinated Austin infant is confirmed to have measles

An unvaccinated Austin infant was confirmed to have measles Friday, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said during a press conference. Why it matters: The first measles case in Austin since 2019 comes at a time of dropping vaccination rates and declining trust in public health institutions.

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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 ...

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Texas weather can play a role in helping the measles virus spread rapidly. Here's how

The West Texas measles outbreak continues to see more confirmed cases and, on Wednesday, the outbreak's first death. Weather ...

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After dismissing outbreak as ‘not unusual,’ RFK Jr. says ending measles in Texas is ‘top priority’

I recognize the serious impact of this outbreak on families, children, and healthcare workers,” Kennedy wrote on X Friday ...

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