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Unvaccinated child dies of measles in Texas outbreak

The Associated Press on MSN · 59m

A Texas child who was not vaccinated has died of measles, a first for the US in a decade

A child who was not vaccinated has died from measles in West Texas. It's the first death in an outbreak that began late last month and the first from measles in the U.S. since 2015.

The New York Times · 8h

Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas Outbreak

At least 124 cases have been reported since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 7h

West Texas doctors urging vaccination after measles death: ‘This is a big deal’

The effectiveness of the vaccine, coupled with rising vaccination rates, led to such low rates of measles that it was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. In recent years, though, the virus has made a resurgence, as childhood vaccination rates have dropped nationwide.

measles, Kentucky

Kentucky man diagnosed with measles, the first case in the state since 2023

Health officials announced that the adult man had recently traveled internationally to an area with an "ongoing measles transmission."

NKyTribune · 2h

Kentucky confirms first case of measles in an adult resident who may have exposed others

Health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and Franklin County Health Department announced a confirmed case of measles identified in an adult Kentucky resident. The resident had recently traveled internationally to an area with ongoing measles transmission.

WLWT Cincinnati on MSN · 5h

Kentucky health officials confirm measles case in adult near Frankfort

Health officials in Kentucky confirmed an adult has tested positive for measles, a highly contagious respiratory virus.

11hon MSN

Measles outbreak FAQ: Do I need a vaccine booster? What do I do if I've been exposed? Here's the latest about the highly contagious virus.

A child has died of measles in Texas, officials said — the first death from the highly contagious disease the United States ...

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How health providers say we can prevent the spread of the measles in Louisiana

The Louisiana Surgeon General said on X, LDH is ready to respond if the virus spreads to Louisiana. This comes after The ...

1hon MSN

RFK Jr. Downplays Severity of Deadly Measles Outbreak

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplayed the severity of a Texas measles outbreak during Trump’s first Cabinet ...

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Monroe doctor explains how to stay safe amid deadly measles outbreak

As cases continue to rise in Texas' largest measles outbreak in 30 years with at least one death reported, some people might ...

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Everything To Know About The Massive Measles Outbreak Right Now, Per Experts

The measles outbreak in Texas has been steadily growing over the past few weeks, and health officials in Texas announced ...

KDFW on MSN12h

Measles: Your questions answered

State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the ...

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