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Texas Faces Measles Surge; Urgent Vaccination Guidelines Issued

4/22/2025

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Measles is making a troubling comeback in the U.S., with Texas facing a major outbreak in 2025, including 42 cases in Lubbock County. In response, health officials have updated MMR vaccination guidelines, urging early doses for infants and extra shots for unvaccinated children and adults. Vaccination is crucial to combat this highly contagious disease.

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Measles is making a troubling comeback in the U.S., with Texas facing a major outbreak in 2025, including 42 cases in Lubbock County. In response, health officials have updated MMR vaccination guidelines, urging early doses for infants and extra shots for unvaccinated children and adults. Vaccination is crucial to combat this highly contagious disease.