Measles, Greater Houston and vaccination

Measles vaccination rates low at some Houston area schools
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Harris County offers free measles vaccines amid outbreak
Public health officials in Harris County, Texas are collaborating to contain a measles outbreak by offering free measles vaccines at various clinics this weekend. The highly contagious disease is
Some Houston-area private schools among Texas campuses with lowest measles vaccination rates
Nearly 160 measles cases have been reported in West Texas this year, with 22 of those people requiring hospitalization and an unvaccinated child dying in late February. There have been two unrelated measles cases in Houston.
Interactive Map: See the measles vaccination rates at your school
Although the outbreak has not spread to the Houston-area yet, health officials have created a proactive plan to prevent the spread of measles. They’ve said they are closely watching schools with low vaccination rates, those under the 95% required to reach herd immunity.
These are the Bexar County schools with lowest rates of measles vaccination
As a measles outbreak sweeps across West Texas, data shows that one San Antonio elementary school had one of the lowest vaccination rates for kindergartners last year. (See full list below.) Texas children are required to receive two doses of the MMR vaccine — which covers measles,
Pastor and anti-vaxxers celebrate low school vaccination rate amid measles outbreak
A Fort Worth Pastor can celebrate his school's abysmal vaccination rate amidst a measles outbreak; if his faith is misplaced, his students will sadly be the victims. The video of Pastor Schott is mental.
WATCH: Pastor applauds school for Texas' lowest measles-vaccination rate
As a measles outbreak continues to tear through West Texas, a Fort Worth-based pastor posted a video applauding his private Christian school, Mercy Culture Preparatory, for having the lowest measles vaccination rate among kindergartners in the Lone Star State.
Houston officials announce measles plan as RFK Jr. sends vitamin A to Texas
Harris County officials outlined a plan to boost vaccination rates for measles and trace any potential cases in Houston—as ...
Measles cases surge in Texas with latest update
HOUSTON — Texas health officials report that measles cases have jumped again in an update released Friday morning. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported that 198 measles cases in nine ...
Can you attend the Houston Rodeo amid the Texas measles outbreak? Here's what experts said.
Experts recommend that anyone not vaccinated against the measles should avoid large events like the Houston Rodeo amid an ...
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Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport
Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling ...
Houston Health Department investigating 2 possible cases of measles in the city
The Houston Health department is investigating two possible cases of measles in the city. The Houston rodeo plans to monitor ...
Don't know if you got the measles vaccine? Just get another shot, doctors say
Texas doctors said there's no harm in getting another measles vaccine if you don't know whether you were vaccinated as a ...
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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 ...
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Five adults got a measles shot over the weekend at Houston Health Department drive
Dr. David Persse, HHD’s chief medical official, said he expects that more are getting their vaccine with their primary care ...
Join our live virtual event with Dr. Peter Hotez on the Texas measles outbreak and more
Readers are invited to a live virtual event with Dr. Peter Hotez on the current state of the measles outbreak in Texas and ...