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Explainer: As measles outbreak spreads in Texas and New Mexico

Wed, 2025-02-19 10:18 — mike kraft
Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday. Eight people in neighboring eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with the highly contagious disease. AP News

 

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Claiming government overreach, Louisiana won't promote vaccinations

Mon, 2025-02-17 11:16 — mike kraft
Citing government overreach, Louisiana won't promote vaccination, surgeons general say The CDC says it's now classifying the flu season as high severity for all age-groups for the first time since the 2017-18 season. CIDRAP

 

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Measles cases continue to spread in Texas and New Mexico

Mon, 2025-02-17 09:51 — mike kraft
Measles continues to spread as Texas outbreak rises to 48 cases: Here's what to know A fast-growing measles outbreak has infected dozens of people in Texas and now New Mexico as officials warn of further spread. Eduardo Cuevas and James Powel USA TODAY

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Measles boosters? -- Experts comments

Thu, 2025-02-13 10:46 — mike kraft
Do you need a measles booster? Here’s what experts say | CNN Measles cases are popping up across the country, especially in areas with lower vaccination rates. Neha Mukherjee CNN

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Rising measles cases reported in at least 5 U.S states

Wed, 2025-02-12 09:40 — mike kraft
Measles cases are rising in the US, mainly among those who are unvaccinated: Health officials Measles cases are rising in the U.S. with infections confirmed in at least five states this year, and primarily spreading among unvaccinated people. ABC News ABC News
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Measles: Texas cases expand and new case reported in New Mexico

Wed, 2025-02-12 09:32 — mike kraft
10 new cases of measles reported in West Texas county and New Mexico Public health authorities said Tuesday that an outbreak of measles in western Texas has expanded, while a new case was confirmed nearby across state lines in New Mexico. AP News

 

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Measles: A new book urges parents not to underestimate the disease

Tue, 2025-02-11 10:30 — mike kraft
As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease As childhood vaccination rates drop in the U.S., outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health. NPR
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Measles cases grow in West Texas area with low vaccination rates

Mon, 2025-02-10 19:07 — mike kraft
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate | CNN A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level. Deidre McPhillips CNN

 

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Democratic Senators demand that RFK JR recuse himself from vaccine matters if confirmed

Mon, 2025-02-03 17:23 — mike kraft
Democratic Senators demand health pick Kennedy's recusal from vaccine matters if confirmed Two U.S. senators who will vote this week on whether to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as the top U.S.
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Americans' support for school vaccine mandates remains strong, but opt-out options gain traction --poll

Wed, 2025-01-29 10:13 — mike kraft
Americans' support for school vaccine mandates remains strong, but opt-out options gain traction With President Donald Trump having threatened school vaccine mandates for children during his campaign, a new survey finds that nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults support requiring that children be ... Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Xpress

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