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, ...
Texas health official warns against ‘measles parties’ amid pleas for more vaccinations
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said last week he would send Texas 2,000 doses of the measles, mumps and rubella ...
Texas' refugee designee sues U.S. health department, RFK Jr. over prolonged funding pause
A lack of reimbursements since late January has forced local refugee service providers to furlough or lay off staff and cease ...
Central Texas universities, health departments warn of potential measles exposure after visit from at least one positive West Texas resident
The Hays County Health Department said a Gaines County resident visited San Marcos, where Texas State is located, on Feb. 14.
Texas hemp production, sales have been legal since 2019. Why one senator wants to ban THC.
Dozens of witnesses warned a Texas Senate panel of what they said were potential unintended economic and health consequences ...
What is rubella? Texas health officials dispute 'German measles' case in Central Texas
Texas Department of State Health Services has disputed a case of rubella in Texas, after Mexia ISD notified local families of a confirmed case.
RFK Jr.’s focus on vitamin A for measles worries health experts
The measles outbreak in Texas has sparked debate over the use of vitamin A, with some health experts warning it may not be ...
Vaccine skeptic HHS chief RFK Jr. touts measles shot as deadly outbreak ravages Texas
Infamous-vax-doubting Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. touted the benefits of the measles vaccine ...