Lynn County confirms measles case in ER, third West Texas case in week
A week after the first case of measles was reported in West Texas in recent memory, Lynn County has reported its first case.
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"Immune amnesia" makes measles especially dangerous
Measles is a highly contagious disease, preventable by vaccines, which can cause serious illness or death. According to the CDC, measles was considered eliminated in 2000, meaning that "there is no ...
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Measles outbreak in Texas: What to know about symptoms, treatment
Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact ... and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. Teens and adults should also be up to date on their MMR vaccination. Natassia Paloma may ...
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What is measles? What you need to know about Texas cases, symptoms and vaccine
However, even though it heavily impacts children, adults can still get measles. According to the hospital, it takes between eight and 12 days for children to develop symptoms of the measles ...
Texas measles outbreak rises to 24 confirmed cases
The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued guidance to schools as the measles outbreak in Gaines County rises ...
Health officials declare measles outbreak in Lea County
State health officials declared a measles outbreak in southeast New Mexico on Friday after two adults tested positive for the viral illness — bringing the total to three confirmed cases this week. The ...
Measles cases rising in U.S., Canada
Measles cases are rising in the United States and Canada, primarily among the unvaccinated, according to statistics from both ...