Mayor John Whitmire, Judge Lina Hidalgo urge measles vaccinations amid northwest Texas outbreak
As a measles outbreak sweeps northwest Texas and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo opens its gates, the area’s top elected ...
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Harris County judge, Houston mayor discuss measles, impact on residents
As the number of measles cases in Texas climbs, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo joined Mayor Whitmire and health officials to discuss the disease’s impact on the Greater Houston area and efforts to ...
Health department confirms no active measles cases in Houston, Harris County
Dr. David Persse, Houston's Chief Medical Officer, said that although there are no active cases, vaccination remains crucial ...
Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice
As measles — a preventable disease the U.S. considered eliminated in 2000 — spreads through West Texas’ rural expanse, ...
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Should you attend the Houston Rodeo amid measles outbreak?
Since Tuesday is the first official day of the carnival and shows, HoustonRodeo officials are alerting goers to be vigilant ...
Texas weather can play a role in helping the measles virus spread rapidly. Here's how
The West Texas measles outbreak continues to see more confirmed cases and, on Wednesday, the outbreak's first death. Weather ...