Public Health
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 in Lubbock, exposing new moms, newborns, and their families to…
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 Parents Trust Cod Liver Oil Over Vaccines, Because RFK Jr. Said So
As measles spreads across West Texas, some parents in Lubbock are swapping proven vaccines for…
Lea County resident tests positive for measles following death, investigation underway
A deceased Lea County resident, who was unvaccinated, tested positive for measles, according to the…
Freedom > Needles: West Texas Chooses “Medical Freedom” While Measles Runs Wild
Nearly 150 West Texans — mostly unvaccinated — have caught measles, and at least one…
Texas Hits Grim Milestone: First Measles Death in a Decade, But Don’t Worry—RFK Jr. Says It’s “Not Unusual”
A school-aged child in Texas has died from measles, the first U.S. death from the…
West Texas Brings Measles Back With a Vengeance—First U.S. Death in a Decade
Congratulations, Texas, you’ve officially dragged the country back to the 20th century. Health officials confirmed…
Measles outbreak update: 124 cases across Texas and the South Plains as of Feb. 25
In its latest update, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said there were…
City Council to Decide if Lubbock Should Pretend to Care About Public Health
Lubbock Public Health spent nearly a year gathering input from 2,100 residents, producing a hefty…
Lubbock’s Syphilis Problem Just Went Supernova—And Pfizer Can’t Keep Up
Turns out, West Texas isn’t just dry, dusty, and overrun with Whataburgers—it’s also apparently syphilis…