Measles, MMR vaccine

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How Houston schools are responding to state measles outbreak — and where vaccination rates are lowest
Houston-area colleges and school districts are responding to the state's measles outbreak, with information, tips and vaccination rates.
Measles vaccination rates may be lower than thought, risking U.S.’ 'elimination status'
Measles vaccination rates for young children may be far lower than publicly reported. The U.S. could be closer than expected to losing its “elimination status.”
Measles vaccination rates up near outbreak epicenters
Texas and New Mexico have seen an increase in vaccinations for measles since its outbreak in the states. Since late January, Texas has reported 327 measles cases, including 40 hospitalizations. One unvaccinated school-aged child has died because of measles,

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Texas measles outbreak surges to 400 cases, dozens more in New Mexico and Oklahoma
The measles outbreak that began in the South Plains region of Texas grew to 400 cases across the state, with dozens more in neighboring states.
Cases of measles continue to surge in Texas as outbreak expands to more counties
HOUSTON — A measles outbreak in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas continues to escalate, with the Texas Department of State Health Services now reporting 327 confirmed cases on Tuesday morning, March 25, since late January.
309 cases reported in Texas measles outbreak, state health department says
Health officials said 30 more people have tested positive since their last update on Tuesday, making the new total 309.
Houston Health Department confirms third measles case. Here's what to know.
The Houston Health Department has confirmed the city's third measles case, months after identifying two cases in adults which ...
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Houston health officials confirm city’s third case of measles this year
The third case, an unvaccinated infant, comes two months after the health department confirmed the city's first two cases of ...
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Texas measles cases rise to 327. Here is what you need to know.
The number of measles cases has risen to 327 as the historical outbreak continues to rage on in West Texas and one new county, Lamb, reported its first case, according to state of ...
Houston Health Department: Unvaccinated infant diagnosed with measles after international travel
HOUSTON — The Houston Health Department on Sunday confirmed that an infant in the city has been diagnosed with the measles.
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Houston health officials confirm 3rd measles case; Unvaccinated infant's illness linked to travel
The Houston Health Department says the infant's illness is not related to two measles cases reported in the city in January ...
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Houston infant contracts measles after international travel
According to the health department, the infant, who was unvaccinated, was exposed to measles during international travel.
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Immunization Expert Dr. Peter Hotez Again Urges Vaccine as Measles Spreads Beyond Texas
Texas could be on the verge of spreading measles into a national epidemic and Dr. Peter Hotez, an expert on vaccines and ...
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Texas measles cases rise to 400. Here is what you need to know.
The number of measles cases has risen to 400 as the historical outbreak continues to rage on in West Texas, with two ...