Gov. Greg Abbott, RFK Jr. slow to push measles vaccine as Texas outbreak spreads
Kennedy said vaccines can protect children and contribute to community immunity, but the decision should still be parents'.
Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice
As measles — a preventable disease the U.S. considered eliminated in 2000 — spreads through West Texas’ rural expanse, ...
Data: These charts show vaccine exemptions in North Texas, Gaines County
For a community to be protected against contagious diseases, enough residents need to be vaccinated to provide “herd immunity ...
RFK Jr.’s focus on vitamin A for measles worries health experts
The measles outbreak in Texas has sparked debate over the use of vitamin A, with some health experts warning it may not be ...
Your questions on measles, symptoms and the MMR vaccine, answered by experts
A recent outbreak of measles is prompting questions about the life-threatening disease and how to prevent it. Here's what to ...
Vaccination rates are declining and measles cases are climbing. More preventable diseases could re-emerge next
The measles outbreak is surging in West Texas, especially in under-vaccinated communities, but it’s not just coverage with ...