Measles cases are still rising. Here’s what to know about the contagious virus, including symptoms and boosters.
Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes ...
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Houston Health Department tracking wastewater plants for measles as West Texas outbreak grows
The city is monitoring 36 wastewater treatment plants and 48 manholes across Houston for measles. It's also tracking school ...
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West Texas measles cases rise to 223. Here is what you need to know.
The number of measles cases has risen to 223 as the historical outbreak continues to rage on in West Texas, according to state officials on Tuesday. Of those, 29 patients are hospitalized.
For Parents of Babies Near Measles Outbreaks, a Painful Waiting Game
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world, and can live on surfaces or suspended in the air for two hours.
Measles has returned to Southern California; here’s what you need to know
Measles cases were reported in Orange County and LA County — an infant returning from international travel on Feb. 19, and a ...
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Deadly measles outbreak reveals 4 dangers beyond the rash
West Texas measles outbreak kills multiple victims including a child while experts warn the virus destroys immune memory ...
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Rural Texas Scrambles to Respond to Measles
With crumbling infrastructure, officials and health care workers face many of the same problems exposed by Covid.
Should you wear a mask to protect yourself from measles?
The measles-mumps-rubella vaccine remains the best tool to protect yourself, with two doses being 97% effective at preventing ...