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Tarrant County on high alert as measles prevention efforts ramp up amid state outbreak

Texas reported 25 new measles cases since last week, raising the total to 223, primarily among children, as reported by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Of the patients with known vaccination status, 80 were unvaccinated, while 29 were hospitalized and one unvaccinated child died, according to health officials.
The outbreak has led to two deaths, including one unvaccinated child with no underlying conditions, revealed by health officials.
Free vaccination clinics are being established in Texas and New Mexico to prevent further spread of measles, as highlighted by health authorities.

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Texas measles outbreak rises to 223 cases

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The measles outbreak in the South Plains region of Texas has grown to 223 cases. Twenty-nine of those infected have been hospitalized and one school-aged child has died, according to the latest update from the Texas Department of State Health Services. There are four measles cases outside of the South Plains region, including one in Travis County, that are associated with international travel, DSHS said. Since the outbreak start…

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The Epoch Times

25 New Cases Identified as Measles Outbreak in Texas Grows

The Texas Department of State Health Services said on March 11 that 25 new measles cases have been identified since last week, bringing the state’s total to 223. The majority of the cases have been children. Of the patients with known vaccination status, five have received at least one dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot, while 80 have not been vaccinated, according to the state agency. Twenty-nine of the patients were hospitalize…

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WFAA 8abc

Tarrant County on high alert as measles prevention efforts ramp up amid state outbreak

To stay ahead of a possible outbreak, Tarrant County health officials are doing one-on-one visits to hospitals, school districts, and daycares.

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NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

Concerns over measles outbreak heighten as spring break travel nears

Measles cases continue to climb in Texas. On Tuesday, state health officials reported 25 new measles cases since the end of last week.

1 day ago·Fort Worth, United States

Texas measles outbreak: 223 cases reported, 29 hospitalized

LUBBOCK, Texas -- In its latest update, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said there were 223 cases of measles across the South Plains. Twenty-nine patients were hospitalized, according to DSHS. According to DSHS, 80 of the cases did not have a measles vaccine, and 138 had an "unknown status." Vaccine details for 11 cases were still pending. 9 states report measles cases as outbreaks grow In late February, health officia…

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Men's Health

What It’s Really Like to Get Measles

Doctors explain what to expect with measles: Its lethargy, cough, and fever are worse than a cold. Plus, measles can also cause brain swelling, blindness, and death.

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