Apr 08 Texas measles outbreak tops 500 cases across 10 counties By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press Public health officials say a day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinated. Continue reading
Apr 06 RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after second child who was infected dies By Devi Shastri, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the epicenter of Texas' still-growing measles outbreak on Sunday, the same day a funeral was held for a second young child who was not vaccinated and died from a measles-related illness. Continue reading
Apr 06 Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases approach 500 By Devi Shastri, Associated Press A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was “receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized” and was not vaccinated. Continue reading
Apr 02 Do adults need a measles booster? An epidemiologist explains who is immune By Daniel Pastula, The Conversation With cases of measles on the rise, a medical epidemiologist explains who should consider getting a booster and whether you might need to check your antibody levels. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 3:35 News Wrap: Trump says he’s ‘not joking’ about a third term as president In our news wrap Sunday, Trump said he is considering a third term despite the Constitution banning it, the growing Texas measles outbreak is sparking concern in Washington and putting a spotlight on RFK Jr., crews are fighting to contain… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch 4:52 What’s behind the growing measles outbreak and how the Trump administration is responding By John Yang, Kaisha Young The growing measles outbreak in the U.S. Southwest claimed a second life this week. So far this year, more than 220 cases have been reported across 12 states, with the majority in Texas. John Yang speaks with infectious disease epidemiologist… Continue watching
Mar 04 Mennonites, West Texans at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates By Devi Shastri, Associated Press, Carlos Nogueras, Texas Tribune/AP The virus is spreading among Gaines County’s Mennonite community, where government mandates are not trusted. But another outbreak is also spreading, and that's mistrust in vaccines and public health. Continue reading
Mar 01 Texas measles outbreak rises to 146 cases spanning more than 9 counties By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 28 What to know about highly contagious measles and how to protect yourself By Laura Ungar, Associated Press Measles is not often seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas. Continue reading
Feb 26 First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak that’s infected more than 120 people By Devi Shastri, Associated Press It's the first since the outbreak began late last month. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center spokesperson Melissa Whitfield confirmed the death Wednesday. Continue reading