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Measles April 16

Texas measles outbreak swells to 561 cases, CDC sends more help

Measles have continued to spread in Texas with a total of 561 reported cases. Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, saw an increase of nine cases since mid-April.

Health April 8

Measles infects baby in Colorado: health officials

In the state's second measles case of the year, a baby under 1 year old has been confirmed to have the virus. As babies cannot be vaccinated, they are highly vulnerable, health officials warn.

Texas April 6

RFK Jr makes Texas stop to visit family of 6-year-old measles victim, push MMR vaccine

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a stop in Texas on Sunday to visit the family of a 6-year-old girl who died in February after contracting the measles.

Measles April 6

Second child with measles has died in Texas, officials say

A second child with measles in Texas has died, although the exact cause of death is unknown at this time, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.