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Measles informational poster in English and Spanish at a Texas health facility warning about symptoms, risks, and the importance of vaccination.

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Texas Pinches Pennies on Public Health, Pays Millions for Measles

Here’s the math, Lubbock-style: a single measles vaccine costs about $2.60. A single measles hospitalization?…

lubbock-sucksApril 14, 2025

Texas Department of State Health Services

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Congratulations, You’re Infected: Lubbock Officially Added to Measles Outbreak Zone

The Texas Department of State Health Services just expanded its measles outbreak map, and guess…

lubbock-sucksApril 7, 2025

A wooden sign with bold black letters reading “MEASLES TESTING” and a red spray-painted arrow pointing right, positioned outside a medical facility with the Texas flag in the background.

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Second Texas Child Dies of Measles, RFK Jr. to Play Grieving Politician at Funeral

Texas has confirmed its second pediatric measles death in the middle of an outbreak that’s…

lubbock-sucksApril 5, 2025

Dr. Katherine Wells, Director of Public Health, speaks during a Lubbock Board of Health meeting addressing the measles outbreak in West Texas.

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Measles Outbreak Update: Tiny Tots Daycare Now at 7 Cases, Lubbock Board of Health Warns Spread Is Crossing Borders

At Friday’s Board of Health meeting, Lubbock’s public health director Dr. Katherine Wells confirmed 33…

lubbock-sucksApril 4, 2025

Close-up of MMR vaccine vials used to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella during the 2025 Texas measles outbreak.

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Measles Cases Hit 481 in Texas Outbreak; Tiny Tots Daycare Linked to Spread

The Texas Department of State Health Services says the measles outbreak across the South Plains…

lubbock-sucksApril 4, 2025

Outdoor sign directing people to a measles testing site, with vehicles and a clinic building in the background.

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Measles Meets Misinformation: Texas Health Workers Battle an Outbreak and “Info Warfare”

Texas healthcare workers aren’t just fighting measles—they’re fighting Facebook memes, Fox News clips, and a…

lubbock-sucksMarch 31, 2025

Close-up image of two MMR vaccine vials for measles, mumps, and rubella.

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South Plains measles outbreak hits 400 cases, Texas officials say

As of Friday afternoon, the Texas Department of State Health Services has reported that 400…

lubbock-sucksMarch 28, 2025

3D illustration of the measles virus, showing its detailed structure with surface proteins.

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Texas Measles Outbreak Hits 327 Cases — Nearly All Unvaccinated

As of March 25, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed 327 measles…

lubbock-sucksMarch 25, 2025

A TX Emergency Medical Task Force multi-patient vehicle from UMC EMS parked outside, equipped for emergency medical response during a health crisis in Texas.

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Newborns Exposed to Measles at Lubbock Hospital — Antibody Injections Given

A mother infected with measles gave birth this week at University Medical Center Children’s Hospital…

lubbock-sucksMarch 14, 2025

Directional sign for a measles clinic outside a building in rural Texas, highlighting the local response to a measles outbreak.

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Texas’ Measles Plan: Duct Tape, Prayer, and a $7,000 Freezer

Welcome to rural Texas, where measles is back and our best line of defense is…

lubbock-sucksMarch 10, 2025

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Texas Pinches Pennies on Public Health, Pays Millions for Measles

Congratulations, You’re Infected: Lubbock Officially Added to Measles Outbreak Zone

Second Texas Child Dies of Measles, RFK Jr. to Play Grieving Politician at Funeral

Measles Outbreak Update: Tiny Tots Daycare Now at 7 Cases, Lubbock Board of Health Warns Spread Is Crossing Borders

Measles Cases Hit 481 in Texas Outbreak; Tiny Tots Daycare Linked to Spread

Measles Meets Misinformation: Texas Health Workers Battle an Outbreak and “Info Warfare”

South Plains measles outbreak hits 400 cases, Texas officials say

Texas Measles Outbreak Hits 327 Cases — Nearly All Unvaccinated

Newborns Exposed to Measles at Lubbock Hospital — Antibody Injections Given

Texas’ Measles Plan: Duct Tape, Prayer, and a $7,000 Freezer

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