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Measles cases surge in Texas with latest update
West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30
Health officials say West Texas now has almost 200 measles cases and New Mexico’s case number has tripled to 30
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Measles cases pass into New Mexico as Texas sees increases
Harris County officials outlined a plan to boost vaccination rates for measles and trace any potential cases in Houston—as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the federal government plans to combat the outbreak by shipping doses of vitamin A to Gaines County.
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Experts recommend that anyone not vaccinated against the measles should avoid large events like the Houston Rodeo amid an outbreak in northwest Texas.
Texas doctors said there's no harm in getting another measles vaccine if you don't know whether you were vaccinated as a child.
The Houston Health department is investigating two possible cases of measles in the city. The Houston rodeo plans to monitor the measles outbreak.
Since Tuesday is the first official day of the carnival and shows, HoustonRodeo officials are alerting goers to be vigilant about their health.
Dr. David Persse, HHD’s chief medical official, said he expects that more are getting their vaccine with their primary care physicians as West Texas outbreak grows.
Local leaders announced at a public measles briefing Tuesday afternoon that there are no active measles cases in Houston or Harris County.
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