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West Texas' measles outbreak climbs to 58 cases

The number of measles cases in an outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, with 58 patients confirmed in communities near the border with New Mexico.

U.S. News & World Report · 19h

Texas Measles Cases Are Up, and New Mexico Now Has an Outbreak. Here's What You Need to Know

Public health officials in New Mexico have said they suspect some of the state's cases are linked to the Texas outbreak, but haven't confirmed it. Measles is a highly contagious disease. Here's what you should know about how to protect yourself against measles,

FOX News on MSN · 19h

Measles outbreak continues to worsen among kids in this US state

The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed that measles cases in certain counties are still rising, mostly involving school-aged children. Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the threat.

Newsweek · 19h

Growing Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to Second State: What to Know

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has surged to 58 cases as of Tuesday, with eight additional cases reported in neighboring eastern New Mexico. New Mexico public health officials suspect some of their cases may be linked to the Texas outbreak.

CBS News on MSN · 21h

Measles outbreak in Texas rises to 58 cases and counting

A measles outbreak in Texas has led to 58 confirmed cases, making it the state's worst in over 30 years — and local health officials say additional cases are likely to occur.

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Texas Department of State Health Services cancels immunization conference amid CDC uncertainty

The Texas Department of State Health Services canceled its biennial immunization conference amid uncertainty over the ability ...

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State health officials report more than 40 measles cases in four counties across the South Plains

The Texas Department of State Health Services is continuing tracking measles cases in four counties across the South Plains.

RFK Jr. will have a vast global reach at Health and Human Services

In confirmation hearings for his nomination as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, the focus was on ...

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Louisiana Department of Health says it will no longer promote mass vaccination

The Louisiana Department of Health will no longer promote mass vaccination, the state’s surgeon general, Dr. Ralph Abraham, ...

Senate confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in a 52-48 vote Thursday. Kennedy's nomination for the role was considered controversial in part ...

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Non-life threatening ER visits to be reduced under new state health program

Recent data shows 20 percent of Medicaid patients visit the ER 17 times a year for non-life threatening issues.

State mental health, substance abuse divisions would merge under governor’s executive order

The Illinois Department of Human Services divisions overseeing mental health and substance abuse would be consolidated under ...

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Alabama Department of Mental Health hoping to double amount of beds available

The Alabama Department of Mental Health is hoping to double the amount of Involuntary Commitment beds available in the state ...

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