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Texas Family Faces $5K Vaccine Bill Amid Outbreak

7/3/2025

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In Texas, Thang Nguyen was blindsided by nearly $5,000 in medical bills after vaccinating his children amid a measles outbreak, as his insurance excluded immunizations. Thankfully, after correcting billing mistakes, the clinic graciously reduced the family's expenses to just $202. However, looming federal budget cuts threaten vital public health programs that provide free vaccinations.

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In Texas, Thang Nguyen was blindsided by nearly $5,000 in medical bills after vaccinating his children amid a measles outbreak, as his insurance excluded immunizations. Thankfully, after correcting billing mistakes, the clinic graciously reduced the family's expenses to just $202. However, looming federal budget cuts threaten vital public health programs that provide free vaccinations.