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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 w...
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If the virus continues to spread at this pace, the country risks losing its measles elimination status, a hard fought victory earned in 2000.
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RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child who was infected
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has traveled to the epicenter of Texas' measles outbreak after a second school-aged child who was not vaccinated died from a measles-related illness.
Texas Measles Outbreak Causes Death of a Second Child
A second child who was diagnosed with measles has died in Texas, marking another death in a growing measles outbreak that has so far sickened hundreds of people, hospitalized dozens and spread to nearby states.
New York Times: Second child dies of measles in Texas
An 8-year-old girl in Texas died Thursday morning of “measles pulmonary failure,” according to The New York Times, citing records it obtained.
A Second Child Dies of Measles in Texas
It is the second confirmed measles death in the U.S. in a decade. If the outbreak continues at the current pace, the nation may lose its elimination status.
RFK Jr. visits West Texas as a second child is buried after dying from a measles-related illness
Ahead of a “Make America Healthy Again” tour across the southwestern U.S., Kennedy said in a social media post that he was in Gaines County to comfort the families who have buried two young children.
Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases near 500
A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell.
Tarrant County health officials notify public of measles exposure in Grapevine
Tarrant County Public Health confirms a measles case linked to two Grapevine locations, urging unvaccinated visitors to monitor for symptoms.
Measles cases in Texas rise to 422, state health department says
The Texas health department reported 422 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase from 400 on March 28, as the United States battles one of the largest outbreaks of the disease in the past decade.
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After feds cut $11B in health funding, North Texas health departments laid off employees. Here's how many are impacted in North Texas
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Dozens of new measles cases confirmed in Texas
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Texas has 59 new confirmed cases of measles since the last report on Tuesday from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The outbreak in Texas began over two months ago. Since then, there has been a total of 481 cases.
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Texas measles cases jump nearly 14% in three days
The Texas health department on Friday reported 59 new measles cases in three days, bringing the total to 481 in the state, while New Mexico added six more infections, as the disease spreads across the United States.
Federal cuts hit major North Texas counties, forcing layoffs
Dallas County canceled 50 vaccination events and cut jobs after the DOGE announced cuts to CDC, HHS and FDA, officials said.
Local doctor warn of vitamin A use, toxicity as Texas measles outbreak continues to grow
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