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Former FDA commissioner very concerned about Texasmeasles outbreak spreading

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Former FDA chief ‘very concerned’ about Texas measles outbreak spreading Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said he is “very concerned” about the measles outbreak in Texas spreading. Gottlieb joined CBS News’s “Face the Nat… lirwin The Hill
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The Texas measles outbreak was ‘inevitable’ because of low vaccination rates --local doctors.

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Why the Texas measles outbreak was ‘inevitable’ An outbreak of measles is wreaking havoc in the South Plains region of Texas, where nearly 60 children have been confirmed to be infected. Physicians in the state say the current situation was “ine… colinmeyn The Hill

An outbreak of measles is wreaking havoc in the South Plains region of Texas, where nearly 60 children have been confirmed to be infected. Physicians in the state say the current situation was “inevitable” due to the low rates of vaccination among the largely Mennonite community.  

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Explainer: Information on Measles

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What to know about measles | CNN Measles, one of the world’s most contagious infectious diseases, can cause serious complications – such as blindness, pneumonia or encephalitis, swelling of the brain – and even turn deadly, especially in children younger than 5. Jacqueline Howard CNN

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Explainer: As measles outbreak spreads in Texas and New Mexico

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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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Chart showing U.S. facing worst flue season since 2009

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U.S. facing worst flu season since 2009, experts say The illness is coming with more severe complications and hitting young children especially hard. Tina Reed Axios
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Measles cases continue to spread in Texas and New Mexico

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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