US EditionTexas measles outbreak grows to nearly 200 cases; neighboring state reports dozens of illnesses
- A Howard County, Maryland resident tested positive for measles after international travel, officials announced on Sunday.
- Measles cases occur sporadically, and the resident's case is not related to outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico.
- Health officials are trying to identify and contact potentially exposed individuals at Dulles Airport and a medical center.
- MDH considers people immune if they had two vaccine shots or lab evidence; a 2019 NYC study prevented 8,100 cases.
- Measles is contagious, and vaccination is critical to prevent outbreaks, especially with rising cases nationwide and disinformation campaigns.
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CDC Director Nominee to Say He’d Recommend Measles Shot for Kids
David Weldon, President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said he’d recommend children get measles vaccines in prepared testimony for his hearing in Congress Thursday.
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LETTER: Concern over low MMR vaccination rates in Delta County
I was shocked to find out that the Delta County MMR vaccination rate among students was only 78.4%. This is actually LOWER than the rate in Gaines County, Texas (81.97%) where the measles outbreak is now occurring. I'd like to…
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