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Mayor John Whitmire, Judge Lina Hidalgo urge measles vaccinations amid northwest Texas outbreak

As a measles outbreak sweeps northwest Texas and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo opens its gates, the area’s top elected and health officials issued a call for residents to take a deep breath and not panic.

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Houston-area officials push for measles vaccinations amid West Texas outbreak

As the outbreak in West Texas reached 159 confirmed cases Tuesday, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor John Whitmire both encouraged residents to get the measles vaccine.

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Houston hospitals, clinics offer free measles vaccine as west Texas deals with outbreak

Local leaders announced at a public measles briefing Tuesday afternoon that there are no active measles cases in Houston or Harris County.

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Houston officials announce measles plan as RFK Jr. sends vitamin A to Texas

Harris County officials outlined a plan to boost vaccination rates for measles and trace any potential cases in Houston—as ...

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Harris County, Houston officials unveil preparedness plan for Texas measles outbreak

As of Tuesday, there were 159 cases in West Texas. Houston and Harris County leaders are getting ready in case the outbreak ...

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Should you attend the Houston Rodeo amid measles outbreak?

Since Tuesday is the first official day of the carnival and shows, HoustonRodeo officials are alerting goers to be vigilant ...

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Five adults got a measles shot over the weekend at Houston Health Department drive

Dr. David Persse, HHD’s chief medical official, said he expects that more are getting their vaccine with their primary care ...

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Update: Two possible cases of measles in Houston came back negative

The Houston Health Department is investigating two possible cases of measles. They are not releasing any details about the ...

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Harris County judge, Houston mayor discuss measles, impact on residents

As the number of measles cases in Texas climbs, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo joined Mayor Whitmire and health officials to discuss the disease’s impact on the Greater Houston area and efforts to ...

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