Measles is one of the world's most contagious viruses. Here's what to know and how to avoid it
Measles is rarely seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases ...
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Measles Outbreak Leads to the First Death of a Child in More Than a Decade—Here's What Parents Need to Know
A school-aged child in Texas died of measles, the first measles related death since 2015. The child, who was unvaccinated, ...
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On measles outbreak, the Trump administration’s messaging strikes some as off-key
The CDC is supporting the response to the measles outbreak in Texas and in New Mexico, the latter of which has seen nine ...
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How does measles spread and how fast?
A person with measles can spread it to others before even knowing they have the disease. Here are some of the ways measles spreads and how quickly, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Measles death in Texas prompts vaccination warnings from Gulf Coast health officials
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Texas health officials say the school-aged child, not vaccinated, and was ...
Measles outbreak: 5 things to know about the current spread
“Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness, which can cause life-threatening illness to anyone who is not protected ...
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Banned Words at CDC? First Measles Death in Texas Outbreak; House Passes Budget Bill
CDC staff received an email this week telling them to avoid using more than a dozen terms or words-- including "health equity ...
Measles cases are growing across Texas. How to check for measles symptoms
Measles cases has risen to 124 across several counties in West Texas, and health officials are seeing no clear end in sight ...