How Texans can manage their stress, anxiety over contagious diseases

How Texans can manage their stress, anxiety over contagious diseases

Editor’s Note: The transcript of this live Q&A has been edited for brevity and clarity. AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As the state prepares to give an update on Tuesday on whether the measles outbreak has infected more Texans. More people have started to become on edge as the numbers continue to climb. KXAN Midday anchors Avery Travis and Will DuPree spoke to Thrivework's Licensed Professional Counselor Catherine Atkinson-Greenhaw on how to manage the stress…

US measles outbreak nears 300 cases as doctors warn of deadly, long-term risks for kids

The Measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has reached nearly 300 cases, with doctors warning that the disease can bring deadly, long-term complications for young children infected by the disease.

Staying Safe and Healthy: How to protect yourself from measles

Measles cases across the country have risen to 222 as of March 6 and are expected to increase, given recent outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico.

Texas Officials Say They'll Likely Never Know Origin of Measles Outbreak

Texas officials say they may never know how the current measles outbreak in the state began. “Because of the way the highly contagious measles virus spreads, [the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)] does not believe that we will know how the first case in the current outbreak was exposed to the virus,” a spokesperson told The Epoch Times in an email. “People infected with measles are contagious 4 days before they have symptoms and …

Experts warn measles infections can linger for years as outbreak continues to spread

The highly contagious measles virus has already sickened patients in 16 states and is linked to the deaths of two people

American Opinion: Measles case at Dulles stresses the importance of vaccination

It’s a nightmare scenario for public health officials: A traveler infected with a highly contagious virus passes through an airport while asymptomatic, unknowingly transmitting the disease to others and sparking a widespread outbreak. Virginia health officials hope that won’t be the case with a Maryland resident who passed through Washington Dulles International Airport last week before testing positive for measles. But the incident should have …