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Texas Measles Outbreak Nears 100 Cases, Raising Concerns About Undetected Spread - Kaiser Health News

Health officials expect a measles outbreak in West Texas to exceed 100 cases because of low vaccination rates and undetected infections. Vaccine misinformation and new laws may make such situations more common and harder to contain.

By:Amy Maxmen
Source:Kffhealthnews.org
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Texas Measles Outbreak Nears 100 Cases, Raising Concerns About Undetected Spread - Kaiser Health News
Amy MaxmenSome private schools have shut down because of a rapidly escalating measles outbreak in West Texas. Local health departments are overstretched, pausing other important work as they race to … [+6533 chars]

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