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Measles Outbreak in North Texas Amid Vaccine Hesitancy

2/1/2025

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A measles outbreak has struck North Texas, with four unvaccinated adults confirmed infected—the first cases in two years. This alarming rise coincides with Senate hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccination figure. With vaccination rates plummeting to 94.3%, fears grow over the swift spread of this dangerous virus.

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A measles outbreak has struck North Texas, with four unvaccinated adults confirmed infected—the first cases in two years. This alarming rise coincides with Senate hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccination figure. With vaccination rates plummeting to 94.3%, fears grow over the swift spread of this dangerous virus.