Measles cases on the rise in Texas; False alarm in Mexia clarified
A recent incident in Mexia, initially suspected to be a measles case and later thought to be rubella, turned out to be a ...
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Measles, rubella and chickenpox: The differences between the highly contagious viruses
A measles outbreak in West Texas has heightened concerns and misinformation, with confirmed cases rising to 146 as of Friday.
Mexia ISD says reported measles case was actually rubella, not measles
The Mexia ISD confirmed a rubella case, initially misreported as measles, due to a miscommunication with a parent.
MMR vaccine: What does it protect against other than measles?
The vaccine is the only way to prevent measles, but it also prevents other illnesses. The other “M” stands for mumps, and the ...
Measles cases are up. Vaccinations are down. Do you need a booster shot?
Measles was thought to be eliminated two decades ago. But growing mistrust in vaccines has changed that, and now some people ...
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Ask PolitiFact: Who can get the measles and is the vaccine safe?
Texas reported the first measles death Feb. 26, in an unvaccinated school-aged child, related to an ongoing outbreak in ...
Should you get a measles booster? Some people may not be as protected as they think.
Cases in Texas and other states are on the rise, but most of the infected were not vaccinated. Here’s what to know about the ...
Mexia ISD students to resume classes March 3 following district nurses' confirmed case of ‘German Measles’
A state health official told KWTX the reported case of measles at Mexia ISD was a “false alarm,” but the school district on ...