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Texas Measles Outbreak Soars Amid Funding Cuts and Hesitancy

4/13/2025

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A measles outbreak in Texas has surged across more than 20 counties, fueled by years of stagnant funding for immunization programs. Health departments struggle against vaccine hesitancy and dwindling resources, as federal funding cuts jeopardize efforts to curb the spread. With over 700 cases reported this year, the urgency to act has never been clearer.

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Story summary

A measles outbreak in Texas has surged across more than 20 counties, fueled by years of stagnant funding for immunization programs. Health departments struggle against vaccine hesitancy and dwindling resources, as federal funding cuts jeopardize efforts to curb the spread. With over 700 cases reported this year, the urgency to act has never been clearer.