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9 states report measles cases as outbreaks grow

Nine states, including Texas, report measles cases, with one child's death attributed to the virus.
Oklahoma is implementing a portal to help residents verify their measles vaccination status as doctors prepare for a possible outbreak.
South Dakota is experiencing a record high in influenza cases, leading to 19,600 infections and 28 deaths this season.
Vaccination rates for influenza in South Dakota have declined by 18% compared to the previous season, despite increasing illness rates.

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South Dakota schools hit hard by infectious diseases

The measles virus has caused infections in nine states this year, led by Texas where one child has died.

8 days ago

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MSNBC

'This will get worse before it gets better': Tracking the spread of measles in the U.S.

Texas and eight other states have confirmed cases of the virus, the CDC reports. Dr. Vin Gupta joins Morning Joe to discuss.

8 days ago·United States

Doctor explains how the measles virus affects the immune system

New measles cases have been confirmed in Florida, New York and Pennsylvania as health officials work to contain the winter outbreak. The disease has been identified in 11 states this year, and nearly all of those infected were unvaccinated. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder breaks it down.

9 days ago

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Dallas News

Measles outbreak: How you can positively identify its symptoms

Texas and eight other states have reported cases of measles. Currently, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calculates a total of 164 measles...

9 days ago·Dallas, United States

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Koco News5

Oklahoma portal shows residents if they are vaccinated from measles

Some Oklahomans are double checking to see if they’ve been vaccinated for measles as a deadly outbreak in west Texas could spread.

9 days ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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louisianafirstnews.com

Louisiana continues monitoring measles outbreaks in Texas, New Mexico

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- The Louisiana Department of Health continues to monitor measles outbreaks in the U.S., specifically outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Nine states are reporting measles cases to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island, and Texas. Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham said there are no confirmed cases in the s…

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