State health officials say no reported cases of ‘German Measles’ in Mexia, Texas area
A state health official told KWTX there have been no reported cases of measles or rubella in the Mexia area. The announcement ...
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Measles, rubella and chickenpox: The differences between the highly contagious viruses
A measles outbreak in West Texas has heightened concerns and misinformation, with confirmed cases rising to 146 as of Friday.
Measles cases are up. Vaccinations are down. Do you need a booster shot?
Measles was thought to be eliminated two decades ago. But growing mistrust in vaccines has changed that, and now some people ...
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State health officials say Mexia ISD report of Rubella not accurate
After first reporting a confirmed case of measles, Mexia ISD said it was actually Rubella. The state health department says ...
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Ask PolitiFact: Who can get the measles and is the vaccine safe?
Measles is highly contagious. Without a vaccine, 9 out of 10 people exposed to measles will become infected, the CDC said. About 1 to 3 of every 1,000 children with measles will die, usually from ...
MMR vaccine: What does it protect against other than measles?
The vaccine is the only way to prevent measles, but it also prevents other illnesses. The other “M” stands for mumps, and the ...
Should you get a measles booster? Some people may not be as protected as they think.
Cases in Texas and other states are on the rise, but most of the infected were not vaccinated. Here’s what to know about the ...