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Unvaccinated Teen Contracts Measles, Sparks Health Concerns

4/17/2025

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Unvaccinated Teen Diagnosed

A 19-year-old man in East Texas, who was unvaccinated, has been diagnosed with measles after a visit to Christus Good Shepherd in Longview. Following his positive test, he was placed in isolation to prevent further spread. Health officials are now tracing his residency and investigating connections to a West Texas outbreak, raising concerns about community health.

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CDC Increases Response

Measles is making a troubling comeback in the U.S., with over 700 cases reported this year, mostly in Texas. Tragically, three unvaccinated individuals have lost their lives. As health officials grapple with resource shortages, the CDC is stepping up efforts, sending in more personnel and utilizing wastewater surveillance to monitor the virus's alarming spread.

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Unvaccinated Teen Diagnosed

A 19-year-old man in East Texas, who was unvaccinated, has been diagnosed with measles after a visit to Christus Good Shepherd in Longview. Following his positive test, he was placed in isolation to prevent further spread. Health officials are now tracing his residency and investigating connections to a West Texas outbreak, raising concerns about community health.

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