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‘We tried to save those kids’: Texas doctor watched children die of measles. Now it’s back in Texas
Gilbert Handal witnessed the devastating toll of measles on children in a Chilean hospital before the vaccine. Now, he warns ...
The Economist6h
How much worse could America’s measles outbreak get?
AMERICA’S MEASLES outbreak is alarming for several reasons. What began as a handful of cases in Texas in January has now has ...
The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks
Other states with active outbreaks — which the CDC defines as three or more related cases — include Indiana, Michigan, ...
Texas measles cases drop, but state must stay vigilant to prevent resurgence, experts say
Public health experts are cautiously optimistic after Texas health officials have reported fewer measles cases in recent ...
Texas House votes to make it easier for parents to reject school vaccine requirements
Public schools require children to get vaccines for hepatitis, measles and polio. A Texas House bill given initial approval ...
Measles cases in Texas increase by eight to 717, state health department says
The Texas health department reported 717 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of eight cases since its last ...
Former CDC director warns of measles risk as vaccine rates drop
The latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show the measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 cases ...
Evanston RoundTable1d
Cook County has reported two measles cases — here’s what you need to know
Measles cases surge in the U.S., with outbreaks across 31 jurisdictions. Experts warn of the virus's contagiousness and call ...