Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice
Measles has sickened nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in rural West Texas, and a school-age child has died.
Alabama doctors react to measles death of school-aged child in Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported the first death from measles in a school-aged child in that state who was not vaccinated. In response to ...
ADPH reiterates importance of measles vaccine following death of Texas child
The Alabama Department of Health posted a news release on Wednesday reiterating the importance of the measles vaccine after a ...
Alabama health leaders monitoring measles outbreak after Texas child dies
Texas officials confirmed the death of an unvaccinated child on Wednesday, as the Alabama Department of Public health continues to monitor this highly contagious, yet preventable, disease. Experts say ...
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Alabama Department of Public Health encourages measles vaccination as first death reported in Texas
The Alabama Department of Public Health has encouraged parents to make sure their child receives the Measles vaccine after ...
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After death in Texas, Alabama state health officer urges measles vaccines throughout state
Although there are no measles cases in Alabama, state officials still encourage vaccinating children and protecting the community around them.
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Alabama Health Officer: Measles is serious and surging, vaccination coverage declining
Measles outbreaks are sparking concern among parents and public health and healthcare professionals, including here in ...
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Texas measles outbreak grows amid declining vaccination rates in Houston area, statewide
Harris County Public Health's Dr. Ericka Brown ... for those who are not vaccinated against the measles: Now is the time." But state health department data shows that fewer Texans, and fewer ...