Measles outbreak in Texas

new from @texastribune: a county-by-county Texas measles case tracker (h/t @yuriko_a_s for an excellent data viz) www.texastribune.org/2025/04/22/texas-measles-outbreak-update/ #txlege

The largest measles outbreak in over two DECADES. We need a Kennedy hearing stat, @RepGuthrie. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/health/measles-southwest-outbreak.html

#Measles is an acute, highly infectious disease spread through coughing, sneezing and contact with respiratory secretions. Initial symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and tiny white spots in the mouth. Learn more via: ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/info/M pic.x.com/TFrmvuFwpF

Measles is a highly infectious disease – but vaccines can help prevent it. 2 doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine has 97% effectiveness. Considering 1 in 5 kids w/measles get sick enough to need hospitalization, please follow the science.www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/health/measles-southwest-outbreak.html