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West Texas child reported as first measles death in state's largest outbreak in 30 years

A child died from the measles after being hospitalized in Lubbock, the first death amid an outbreak that began last month in the South Plains region, health officials said. The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed the school-aged child's death on Wednesday but did not offer any additional details about the child's age or identity.

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What to Know About the West Texas Measles Outbreak

A measles outbreak in West Texas has topped 120 cases and resulted in the first U.S. death from the illness in a decade.

Doctors warn against 'measles parties' to intentionally expose children as West Texas outbreak grows

HOUSTON — The first death linked to the west Texas measles outbreak is creating growing concern for parents and doctors across the country. "The measles infection historically has been known to be one of the most infectious viruses out there," said Chief Medical Officer at Texas Children's Pediatrics Sapna Singh.

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West Texas doctors urging vaccination after measles death: ‘This is a big deal’

The effectiveness of the vaccine, coupled with rising vaccination rates, led to such low rates of measles that it was ...

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Whitmire confident in city preparedness as officials monitor growing measles outbreak in west Texas

HOUSTON — Houston Mayor John Whitmire told KHOU 11 he is confident in the city's ability to swiftly respond to any potential ...

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Central Texas universities, health departments warn of potential measles exposure after visit from at least one positive West Texas resident

The Hays County Health Department said a Gaines County resident visited San Marcos, where Texas State is located, on Feb. 14.

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