Texas Measles Outbreak Rises To Nearly 500 Cases

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Kennedy arrives in Texas after a second unvaccinated child dies of measles amid the state’s outbreak
Kennedy Jr. said he has arrived in West Texas after a school-aged child died at a local hospital where they were receiving treatment for measles – marking the second death of a minor in the state linked to the ongoing outbreak.
Measles cases hit 370 total in Texas and New Mexico. Kansas has an outbreak. Here’s what to know.
The US has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the CDC said last week. Here’s what else you need to know about the outbreaks.
Measles Case Counts Grow in Texas, New Mexico Outbreak
The number of measles cases from the outbreak in West Texas is nearing 500 as close to 60 infections were reported in just three days. Here are key things to know about measles and the outbreaks in the U.

RFK Jr. Plugs Measles Vaccine

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RFK Jr. Plugs Measles Vaccine, Along With Dubious Treatments
The HHS secretary posted more inconsistent measles messaging after attending the funeral of the second child to die in the Texas outbreak.
RFK Jr. MMR vaccine support spurs backlash: 'So much for MAHA'
RFK Jr. and his "MAHA" movement's popularity appears to be at least in slight jeopardy with vaccine-skeptical supporters.
RFK Jr., a vocal critic of vaccines, is now advocating for the MMR vaccine to stop measles from spreading in Texas
Kennedy Jr., advocated for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine amid the ongoing measles outbreak in the country. "The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine," Kennedy said in an X post on Sunday,
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Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.