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measles, MMR and Children's Health Defense

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Parents of child who died of measles still don't support MMR vaccine

The parents of the unvaccinated 6-year-old girl who died from the measles are speaking out — but not in favor of vaccination.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 2d

Parents of Texas child who died of measles stand by decision to not vaccinate

The measles vaccine has been proven to be safe and effective against the disease, which is highly contagious and can be life threatening.

FOX News on MSN · 18h

Parents of girl who died after measles infection said they wouldn't get MMR vaccine

After their daughter passed away following a measles infection, West Texas parents spoke with Children’s Health Defense about their thoughts on the MMR vaccine.

Measles outbreak surpasses 350 cases

CNN on MSN · 1d

Measles outbreak surpasses 350 cases and is expected to keep growing

Three hundred and fifty-five cases have been reported in the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, but local officials say that it’s an undercount and that the virus could continue to spread spread for months.

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

As measles cases in West Texas are still on the rise two months after the outbreak began, local public health officials say they expect the virus to keep spreading for at least several more months and that the official case number is likely an undercount.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Measles cases linked to outbreak in Texas reach 309, surpassing nationwide total in 2024

The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 309, according to new data released Friday.

Scientific American1d

Measles Cases Are Surging—These 6 Charts Reveal Why

Measles continues to spread in Texas and other states and has caused the first reported U.S. death from the virus in a decade ...

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A group of newborns were exposed to measles. Can babies be protected?

The measles outbreak in Texas is exposing babies to the highly contagious virus. Here's how health experts plan to protect ...

Live Science on MSN1d

Are you protected against measles? Do you need a booster shot? Everything you need to know about immunity

There have been hundreds of measles cases reported in the U.S. since the beginning of the year. Here's what you need to know ...

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The shaky science behind treating measles with vitamin A

Numerous studies have found vitamin A is effective in reducing the severity of measles, including lowering mortality rates.

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Where U.S. Measles Outbreaks Are Spreading

As new cases are reported, our maps and illustrations show the spread of the virus and how infections can run through a ...

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