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Five adults got a measles shot over the weekend at Houston Health Department drive
Dr. David Persse, HHD’s chief medical official, said he expects that more are getting their vaccine with their primary care ...
Measles test results come back negative for 2 possible Houston cases, officials say
The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed 146 cases across the state since late January. Posted: March 2, ...
More measles cases reported in Texas: Latest data and everything we know
DALLAS — More than 140 cases of measles have been reported in Texas, including one here in North Texas, and a child in ...
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City of Houston chief medical officer answers questions about Texas measles outbreak
For the first time in years, Americans are in the midst of an outbreak of the measles virus. Earlier this week, an unvaccinated child in Texas was the first person to die from the virus in a decade, ...
2 possible measles cases investigated by Houston Health Department; Rodeo warns unvaccinated guests
As Houston Health Department investigated two possible measles cases Friday, the Houston Rodeo urged unvaccinated people to ...
Doctors warn against 'measles parties' to intentionally expose children as West Texas outbreak grows
HOUSTON — The first death linked to the west Texas measles outbreak is creating growing concern for parents and doctors ...
Amid growing Texas outbreak, how contagious is measles?
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans. Just one infected patient can spread measles to up to nine out of 10 susceptible close contacts, according to the Centers for Disease ...
Texas weather can play a role in helping the measles virus spread rapidly. Here's how
The West Texas measles outbreak continues to see more confirmed cases and, on Wednesday, the outbreak's first death. Weather ...