After measles outbreaks were reported in West Texas, the Laredo Public Health Department is taking precautions as the state sees one of its highest infection rates in the past 30 years. Measles, a ...

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A noteworthy case study. What caused a 43-year-old woman to develop lesions all over her body that were not only extremely ...

The Health Department has confirmed one case of measles in Ector County in an infant too young to be vaccinated, people who may have been exposed to measles are being identified by medical providers ...

As a measles outbreak causes dozens of illnesses in West Texas, it’s important to know how to identify signs of the illness – ...

While most people recover from measles, the highly contagious respiratory virus can lead to serious complications, including ...

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A measles outbreak in Texas has exploded, with health authorities now reporting nearly 60 cases, including some who are vaccinated, across the Lone Star State. The Texas Department of State Health ...

Before a vaccine was available, an estimated 48,000 people were hospitalized in the United States each year. It doesn't have ...

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