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Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice

Tue, 2025-03-04 14:40 — mike kraft

West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates Measles has sickened nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in rural West Texas, and a school-age child has died. AP News

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Measles: Texas child dies, first reported US measles death in a decade

Thu, 2025-02-27 14:59 — mike kraft

Texas child is first reported US measles death in a decade as outbreak hits more than 130

Feb 26 (Reuters) - A child in West Texas has died of measles, state health officials said on Wednesday, the first reported U.S. death from the highly contagious disease in a decade, as a Texas outbreak has grown from a handful of cases to more than 130 across two states.

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Opinion: Once children start dying, we'll see how parents really feel about immunization mandates

Mon, 2025-02-24 14:37 — mike kraft

Once kids start dying, we’ll see how people really feel about immunization mandates Anti-vaxxer movement is putting children at risk, with 13 states allowing immunization exemptions and governors issuing executive orders allowing latitude for exemptions, while the number of measle… dfreddoso The Hill

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Explainer: Information on Measles

Thu, 2025-02-20 19:23 — mike kraft

What to know about measles | CNN Measles, one of the world’s most contagious infectious diseases, can cause serious complications – such as blindness, pneumonia or encephalitis, swelling of the brain – and even turn deadly, especially in children younger than 5. Jacqueline Howard CNN

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Explainer: As measles outbreak spreads in Texas and New Mexico

Wed, 2025-02-19 15:18 — mike kraft

Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday. Eight people in neighboring eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with the highly contagious disease. AP News

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Measles boosters? -- Experts comments

Thu, 2025-02-13 15:46 — mike kraft

Do you need a measles booster? Here’s what experts say | CNN Measles cases are popping up across the country, especially in areas with lower vaccination rates. Neha Mukherjee CNN

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Rising measles cases reported in at least 5 U.S states

Wed, 2025-02-12 14:40 — mike kraft

Measles cases are rising in the US, mainly among those who are unvaccinated: Health officials Measles cases are rising in the U.S. with infections confirmed in at least five states this year, and primarily spreading among unvaccinated people. ABC News ABC News

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Measles: A new book urges parents not to underestimate the disease

Tue, 2025-02-11 15:30 — mike kraft

As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease As childhood vaccination rates drop in the U.S., outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health. NPR

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The varying impact of school closures on COVID infections in various countries--Australian study

Thu, 2025-02-06 17:01 — mike kraft

Modeling study shows school closures' varied impact on COVID-19 outcomes across 74 countries School closures reduced the impact of COVID-19 in most countries but had negative effects in some, Monash University-led research encompassing 74 countries has found. Monash University Medical Xpress

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Schools in some U.S states are closing because of flu outbreaks

Thu, 2025-02-06 15:00 — mike kraft

Schools across the United States are closing due to spikes in influenza and other seasonal illnesses. As the 2024–2025 flu season rages on with no peak yet in sight, some school systems are overwhelmed with sick students and staff.

Schools and even entire school districts are temporarily closing down in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Tennessee and other states.

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