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Texas Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in 30 Years

3/20/2025

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Texas is grappling with its most severe measles outbreak in three decades, with 279 confirmed cases and one tragic death. Health officials are sounding the alarm for vaccinations as the disease surges among the unvaccinated. The CDC faces criticism for its handling of the crisis, exacerbated by declining vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Texas is grappling with its most severe measles outbreak in three decades, with 279 confirmed cases and one tragic death. Health officials are sounding the alarm for vaccinations as the disease surges among the unvaccinated. The CDC faces criticism for its handling of the crisis, exacerbated by declining vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic.