Lubbock experts advise against home remedies as a solution to the measles

Lubbock experts advise against home remedies as a solution to the measles

LUBBOCK, Texas -- The measles outbreak in Texas has led to a rise in confirmed cases, reaching 124, and the Lubbock health department reported at least 67 people getting the MMR vaccine at their drive-up clinic; however, there were posts floating around online highlighting how Vitamin A could treat the measles, which health experts advised against. One of those experts was Chris Hobart with Highland Pharmacy who addressed the posts. "They're all…

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