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How Houston schools are responding to state measles outbreak — and where vaccination rates are lowest
Houston-area colleges and school districts are responding to the state's measles outbreak, with information, tips and vaccination rates.
Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year
But there's a silver lining, officials say: More people have received a measles, mumps and rubella vaccination this year in Texas and New Mexico, which also has an outbreak, compared to last year — even if it's not as high as they would like. And pharmacies across the U.S., especially in Texas, are seeing more demand for MMR shots.
Measles vaccination rates may be lower than thought, risking U.S.’ 'elimination status'
Measles vaccination rates for young children may be far lower than publicly reported. The U.S. could be closer than expected to losing its “elimination status.”

Kansas Reports Measles Outbreak With 23 Cases

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Measles cases hit 370 total in Texas and New Mexico. Kansas has an outbreak. Here’s what to know.
The US has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the CDC said last week. Here’s what else you need to know about the outbreaks.
Kansas Measles Cases Double to 23 and New Ohio Outbreak Sickens 10
Given the measles activity in Texas, New Mexico, and other states around the country, we’re disappointed but not surprised we now have several cases here in Ohio and known ex
Measles cases in Kansas more than double in one week. Most involve children under 18
Most of the public school districts in the Kansas counties experiencing the outbreak have vaccination rates well below the recommended 95% threshold.
Measles outbreak in Texas is spreading beyond the Mennonite community: Officials
When Texas officials first discovered measles cases this year, they were among the Mennonite population. Now, officials say ...
Cases of measles continue to surge in Texas as outbreak expands to more counties
HOUSTON — A measles outbreak in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas continues to escalate, with the Texas ...
Texas measles outbreak rises to 327 cases, dozens more in New Mexico and Oklahoma
The measles outbreak that began in the South Plain regions of Texas has swelled to more than 370 cases in three states.
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Houston health officials confirm city’s third case of measles this year
The third case, an unvaccinated infant, comes two months after the health department confirmed the city's first two cases of ...
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‘Disappointed but not surprised’: Measles cases explode in 19 states, new outbreak confirmed
Measles cases nationwide jumped dramatically this week, according to new numbers reported by the Centers for Disease Control ...
‘Measles is only a plane flight away’: As outbreak surges, experts warn against global health funding cuts
Although measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, it still rages on in many parts of the world. With decreasing vaccination rates across the US, experts say, imported cases can ...
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Infant measles case confirmed as third in Houston this year, officials say
A measles case in a Houston infant has been confirmed as the third case of measles in the city, according to the Houston ...
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Houston health officials confirm 3rd measles case; Unvaccinated infant's illness linked to travel
The Houston Health Department says the infant's illness is not related to two measles cases reported in the city in January ...
Get your measles vaccine because my baby can't. | Opinion
The best defense to preventing the spread of the West Texas measles outbreak is the tested vaccine, no matter what Robert F.