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Measles cases in Texas surpass 500

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'In this for the long haul': Texas surpasses 500 measles cases since January
Texas confirmed 505 measles cases in 22 counties on Tuesday. About 70% of these cases were confirmed in children under the age of 18.
Measles cases in Texas surpass 500, with 24 new infections confirmed over last 5 days
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 505 in the state, according to data published Tuesday.
Measles cases in Texas rise to 505, state health department says
The Texas health department reported 505 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 24 cases from its previous count on April 4, as the United States battles an outbreak of the childhood disease that has spread across 22 states.

Texas, Rfk Jr. and measles

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RFK Jr. praises measles response in Texas, US by making comparison to Europe
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the measles response in Texas and the U.S., saying it's a "model for the rest of the world." But the comparison to Europe is an unfair one.
RFK Jr. after Texas visit: MMR vaccine 'most effective' way to prevent measles spread
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Gaines County, Texas, to console the families whose young children have died.
Texas measles outbreak hits 500 cases, but expert says it could be 4 times higher
Many people not getting tested for measles or don't have access to test for highly infectious disease as outbreak area expands.
I Got My Baby Vaccinated for Measles Early Because I Live in Texas Where 2 Children Have Died (Exclusive)
When Abby Henson's pediatrician offered measles vaccinations to children as young as 6 months due to the outbreak, the Houston mom chose to put her son "in the safe zone." ...
Has anyone vaccinated against measles ever died from the virus? What to know after 3rd death
Measles infections after vaccination are rare, and there are no documented cases of healthy, fully vaccinated people dying ...
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2 school-age children have died in Texas measles outbreak, as total cases pass 480
In addition to these two children's deaths in Texas, a third death was reported in a New Mexico resident that was possibly ...
El Paso confirms two measles cases, patients include two unvaccinated children
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Two cases of measles have been confirmed in El Paso. According to the William Beaumont Army ...
4 dangerous measles myths to know as U.S. cases rise
As measles cases rise across the United States, misinformation about the life-threatening infection can put people at risk.
Ousted FDA vaccine chief says U.S. measles elimination status under threat as cases climb
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “tepid endorsement” of measles vaccination puts the U.S. at risk of losing its ...
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Response to multistate measles outbreak hampered by unique set of challenges
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is on the ground in Texas for the second time this year, as an ongoing ...
Indiana reports first measles case of the year
The Indiana Department of Health reported the first case of measles in the state of 2025. The person was only identified as ...