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Louisiana Halts Vaccination Amid Texas Measles Outbreak

2/16/2025

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The Louisiana Department of Health has halted its mass vaccination campaigns in response to a measles outbreak in Texas, raising concerns among health experts. An internal memo advised staff against promoting vaccines, prompting criticism that this could jeopardize public health. While some experts emphasize the importance of vaccines, trust in health authorities hangs by a thread.

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The Louisiana Department of Health has halted its mass vaccination campaigns in response to a measles outbreak in Texas, raising concerns among health experts. An internal memo advised staff against promoting vaccines, prompting criticism that this could jeopardize public health. While some experts emphasize the importance of vaccines, trust in health authorities hangs by a thread.