Texas, measles and West

West Texas doctors urging vaccination after measles death: ‘This is a big deal’
After a pediatric patient in West Texas died of measles complications, hospital officials are urging the community to take the outbreak seriously, and to educate themselves about the virus and vaccination.
An Unvaccinated Child Has Died From Measles. What to Know About the West Texas Outbreak
Here’s what to know about the outbreak after the first U.S. death since 2015 from the highly contagious—but preventable—respiratory disease.
Texas measles outbreak: Central Texas pharmacist answers questions about MMR vaccine
Angela Solis, a pharmacist at Martin's Wellness and Compounding Pharmacies, said measles is the most contagious respiratory illness. She said interest in the MMR vaccine has increased at the pharmacies since the Texas measles outbreak began.
Can you get measles if you're vaccinated? Here's what to know after death reported in Texas
The first death in an ongoing measles outbreak has been reported in Texas. The Texas Department of State Health Services announced the death of a school-aged child on Wednesday morning. The child, who was hospitalized last week, was not vaccinated and tested positive for measles.
As Texas measles outbreak grows, parents are choosing to vaccinate kids
As the measles outbreak in Texas keeps spreading, parents who previously chose not to vaccinate their children are now lining up to get their kids the MMR shots.
Vaccine interest increasing in Austin as measles outbreak in West Texas worsens
As the measles outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, one Austin-area pharmacy said they are seeing an increase in people inquiring about the MMR vaccine. It comes as state health officials announced the first measles death in the country in over a decade.
Measles outbreak in Texas surpasses 100 cases, health officials urging MMR vaccine
State and local health officials are urging individuals to receive MMR vaccine as Texas reaches 124 cases this week. Here is what we know.
Measles claims first life in West Texas; officials urge vaccination to curb spread
A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that began late last month.
Texas Measles Surge 'Inevitable' Due to Vaccine Exemptions, Experts Warn
As first measles death is confirmed in the U.S. since 2015, experts warn the current West Texas outbreak is likely to spread.
United, Market Street pharmacies to offer MRR vaccine amid growing Texas measles cases
The United Family pharmacies will be offering the MMR vaccine to protect against measles to local Texas communities. Here is ...
Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas Outbreak
At least 124 cases have been reported since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who were unvaccinated or whose ...
RFK Jr., vaccine critic, calls Texas measles outbreak 'not unusual' after unvaccinated child dies
At Trump's first cabinet meeting Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy said he was 'watching' the measles outbreak in Texas closely.
Measles death of unvaccinated child in Texas outbreak is 1st fatality in US in a decade
An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.
Measles outbreak FAQ: Do I need a vaccine booster? What do I do if I've been exposed? Here's the latest about the highly contagious virus.
Yahoo News answers some of the most frequently asked questions about measles amid the Texas and New Mexico outbreaks.