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Measles Outbreak Sparks Urgent Vaccination Call in Texas

2/14/2025

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Dr. Carla Carreno from Children's Health Plano sounds the alarm on the highly contagious measles outbreak in West Texas, which is now raising alarms in North Texas. With flu-like symptoms leading to a telltale rash, the urgency for vaccination is clear—one dose offers 95% protection. Alarmingly, all current cases involve unvaccinated individuals.

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Story summary

Dr. Carla Carreno from Children's Health Plano sounds the alarm on the highly contagious measles outbreak in West Texas, which is now raising alarms in North Texas. With flu-like symptoms leading to a telltale rash, the urgency for vaccination is clear—one dose offers 95% protection. Alarmingly, all current cases involve unvaccinated individuals.