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The ongoing Texas measles outbreak has rapidly grown to the largest the state has seen in decades, spreading through mostly ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A measles outbreak continues to grow in Texas, as well as New Mexico. A measles outbreak in Texas ...

At least 58 cases have been confirmed. Health officials — who are scrambling to get a handle on the vaccine-preventable ...

“If a family has concerns, I urge them to please reach out to their child’s health care provider so they can talk with them and get the facts about measles and measles vaccination ...

Cartons of frozen shakes sold to nursing homes and other institutions are being recalled after an outbreak of listeria linked to the products. The supplemental shakes are labeled under the brands ...

But I want to go to you, Calley, to respond. And also, you know, with this measles threat, isn't now a time to promote vaccines? Which, again, the CDC says safe, effective, that two doses are 90% ...

So far, 13 people have been hospitalized with measles in Texas. Some have been able to be treated in Gaines County, while at least three have been sent to Lubbock for a higher level of care ...