Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases
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The measles outbreak that began in the South Plains region surged to 400 cases across Texas on Friday, with dozens more reported in New Mexico and Oklahoma. The latest update from the Texas Department...
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A measles outbreak has grown by nearly 100 cases in the last week, according to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
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As the state continues to track cases of measles in Oklahoma, they’re mindful of exposure to the virus as well.
Another measles case has been confirmed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). OSDH was made aware of the case on March 31.
One expert said it's important for the public to be aware, no matter what they see on social media, that prevention is key because measles has no official treatment.
With more than 400 reported cases and at least one death, Texas and New Mexico are in the midst of one of the largest measles outbreaks in the United States in the past 25 years. Since childhood vaccination rates in the U.
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