MEASLES OUTBREAK WEST TEXAS

Apr 16 2025HEALTH

Measles makes a comeback: Why is the U. S. struggling to stop it?

The U. S. is facing a serious measles problem. Experts are worried. They say the government needs to spend more money to fight it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is having a hard time. They have less money and fewer people to help. The CDC is in charge of stopping diseases. They say each measles case costs a lot. They need money for tea...

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

Measles Mayhem: RFK Jr. 's Unconventional Approach to Health

In the heart of West Texas, a measles outbreak has been spreading since late January. This is not a small issue. It is the first measles death in the United States in a decade. The person in charge of handling this crisis, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has raised some eyebrows with his approach. Kennedy Jr. has been vocal about his stance on vaccines. He is known...

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak: Why Vitamin A Isn't a Vaccine

West Texas is facing a measles outbreak with 159 confirmed cases. The situation has sparked a debate about treatment methods. The US Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has been pushing for unconventional treatments. These include vitamin A, steroids, antibiotics, and cod liver oil. Doctors are worried that this focus on these treatments ...

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