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Apr 15 2025HEALTH

Measles Strikes a Texas Town: Vaccine Hesitancy Persists

Measles is back and causing trouble in a small Texas town. Two young lives have been lost to this highly contagious disease. Seminole, Texas, is facing a serious measles outbreak. The town is known for its strong anti-vaccine stance. Many residents believe that vaccines are harmful and that pharmaceutical companies are only interested in making money. The most recen...

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Mar 28 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Move in West Texas

The measles virus is making its way through West Texas, and it's not just sticking to one group. At least 327 people have caught the disease, and it's spreading fast. The first cases popped up in the Mennonite community, but now it's moving beyond that. Mennonites are part of the Anabaptist Christian church and have a strong presence in the South Plains region of Tex...

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Mar 21 2025HEALTH

A Family's Tragic Choice: Measles and Vaccination

In a remote part of Texas, a family's beliefs led to a tragic outcome. A 6-year-old girl from a Mennonite community in Gaines County died from measles. Her parents, who chose not to vaccinate her, spoke to an anti-vaccine group. They shared their views on vaccination and their daughter's battle with measles. The parents, who speak both English and Low German, were in...

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak: A Controversial Health Secretary's Views

In the heart of West Texas, a measles outbreak has left nearly 200 people infected and a child dead. The first such fatality in a decade, this outbreak has sparked a heated debate about vaccination and health practices. At the center of this storm is a high-ranking health official who has stirred controversy with his views on measles and vaccines. The official, a pr...

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