DSHS: 146 measles cases confirmed across the South Plains
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The number of confirmed measles cases across West Texas is now at 146 cases. There are now 2 ...
Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viruses. Here’s what to know and how to avoid it
Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas.
Key Takeaways From U.S. News’ Healthcare of Tomorrow Policy Forum
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and leaders across the health industry examined the future of health policy, technology and affordability at a U.S. News event in Washington.
In Texas Measles Outbreak, Signs of a Riskier Future for Children
Vaccine hesitancy has been rising for years in the United States. Doctors and parents in one rural county are confronting the ...
Judge rules OPM cannot fire federal workers at other agencies
A judge ruled the OPM cannot directly fire federal workers at other agencies and that they have to rescind their mass firing memo. Former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade and Yale Law School Professor ...
US CDC says vaccination remains best defense against measles after death in Texas
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday upheld the role of vaccines in offering protection against ...
Lubbock Public Health gives update on West Texas measles outbreak
On Friday, Lubbock Public Health hosted a virtual news conference at 10 a.m. to update the public on the measles outbreak in ...
How to Spot Measles Symptoms in Adults as Outbreaks Spread in the US
So, to recap, for the first two to four days, common measles symptoms in adults include: After this initial phase, you’ll get ...
Measles outbreak, now fatal, brings attention to need for vaccination
Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. due to an effective vaccination program, but travel from other countries and lagging vaccination rates have caused occasional outbreaks.