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Dallas County forced to lay off 21 health workers, cancel vaccination events

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Federal funding cuts have already forced Dallas County to lay off several health workers, and dozens of community events planned to provide immunizations against diseases have been scrapped.

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Houston Chronicle

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Trump cuts hit Texas measles front lines with layoffs

Some Texas measles programs, such as vaccine clinics, shut down due to loss of federal funding.

1 day ago·Houston, United States

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Fortune

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50 free measles vaccine clinics in Dallas won't happen due to federal funding cuts

Cuts come after HHS cuts funding.

1 day ago·New York, United States

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WFAA 8abc

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Federal cuts hit major North Texas counties, forcing layoffs

Dallas County canceled 50 vaccination events and cut jobs after the DOGE announced cuts to CDC, HHS and FDA, officials said.

1 day ago·Dallas, United States

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Crooks and Liars

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Measles Vaccines Clinics Shut Across Texas As Funds Are Cut

“That’s very short-sighted and not understanding of the way public health works,” Dr. Philip Huang said.

2 days ago·United States

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STAT

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50 canceled vaccination clinics, and other local impact from HHS cuts

From measles vaccination to teen smoking efforts, HHS cuts loom large in cities, states, and counties. Experts decry "ongoing assault on public health."

2 days ago·Boston, United States

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Fort Worth Report

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Tarrant County Public Health lays off staff amid nationwide federal funding cuts

Tarrant County Public Health let go of some employees funded by federal grants in late March, as nationwide cuts have left health departments across the U.S. and North Texas scrambling. An unknown number of employees at Tarrant County Public Health were notified that certain positions within the department were no longer being funded as of March 24, according to a memo shared with the Fort Worth Report. Affected staff would no longer have a posi…

2 days ago

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