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Second measles-related death in U.S.--an unvaccinated adult

Fri, 2025-03-07 14:41 — mike kraft

Unvaccinated New Mexico adult tests positive for measles after death A New Mexico resident who has died, tested positive for measles, the state health department said on Thursday, marking the second measles-related death in the United States in more than a decade. Julie Steenhuysen,Bhanvi Satija Reuters

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Measles: Texas child dies, first reported US measles death in a decade

Thu, 2025-02-27 14:59 — mike kraft

Texas child is first reported US measles death in a decade as outbreak hits more than 130

Feb 26 (Reuters) - A child in West Texas has died of measles, state health officials said on Wednesday, the first reported U.S. death from the highly contagious disease in a decade, as a Texas outbreak has grown from a handful of cases to more than 130 across two states.

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The Texas measles outbreak was ‘inevitable’ because of low vaccination rates --local doctors.

Fri, 2025-02-21 16:19 — mike kraft

Why the Texas measles outbreak was ‘inevitable’ An outbreak of measles is wreaking havoc in the South Plains region of Texas, where nearly 60 children have been confirmed to be infected. Physicians in the state say the current situation was “ine… colinmeyn The Hill

An outbreak of measles is wreaking havoc in the South Plains region of Texas, where nearly 60 children have been confirmed to be infected. Physicians in the state say the current situation was “inevitable” due to the low rates of vaccination among the largely Mennonite community.

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Doctors warn about dangerous symptoms amid norovirus outbreak

Wed, 2025-01-22 18:35 — mike kraft

‘I was violently ill': Doctors warn about dangerous symptom amid norovirus outbreak Health officials are raising alarms about a significant increase in norovirus cases nationwide, including here in North Texas. Alanna Quillen NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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COVID status in the U.S. as winter approaches, and views of infectious disease experts

Thu, 2024-12-12 14:52 — mike kraft

What states have the highest COVID rates? Map shows where it's spreading as winter approaches Is COVID going around again as the U.S. approaches the winter? Infectious disease experts share what to know and how to stay safe. TODAY

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According to viral activity in wastewater — one of the most accurate ways to measure cases since the CDC stopped tracking overall cases, — the states with the highest COVID rates, as of Nov. 30, are:

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U.S. climate change is slowing the population moves to the Sun Belt states.

Wed, 2024-07-24 17:50 — mike kraft

Climate change is ending the Sun Belt boom For decades, Americans streamed from North to South. No more. AOL Staff AOL

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Since the widespread adoption of air conditioning in the 1970s, Americans have moved in droves from cold northern climes to sunny southern ones. That has led to booming populations in states such as Florida, Texas and Arizona, and a shift in economic activity from north to south.

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Mpox case increases reported in Texas, the Congo

Tue, 2024-07-23 16:41 — mike kraft

DSHS: Texas reports 76% increase in mpox cases this year Mpox, formerly referred to as Monkeypox before it was renamed by the World Health Organization in 2022, is an infectious viral disease that can cause blistering. taylorgirtman KXAN Austin

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COVID cases are increasing in the US southwest and west amid summer 'bump' --CDC

Wed, 2024-07-10 14:00 — mike kraft

Where COVID cases are increasing in the US amid summer 'bump' Amid an expected "bump" in summer COVID-19 cases, data indicates the southern and western U.S. are seeing the largest increases. ABC News ABC News

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Test positivity was highest in the Southwest and western U.S. with 15.7% positivity in the region comprised of Arizona, California and Nevada, CDC data showed.

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