Measles outbreak continues to spike with nearly 150 reported cases
The outbreak of measles in Texas continues to grow, with nearly 150 reported cases reported, with many more likely to be exposed. The outbreak in West Texas caused one child to kill a child, leading to the death of American measles for the first time in 10 years. State and local health officials say hundreds […]
Texas measles cases rise to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child’s death
The number of people with measles in Texas rose to 146 this week in the outbreak that led to the death of unvaccinated school-age children, health officials said Friday. Texas' largest case count in 30 years has risen 22 since Tuesday. The Texas Department of Health says it will cover nine Texas counties, including nearly […]
Measles Outbreak Due to Health Officials Ruining Credibility, Leading to Lack of Vaccination
On Thursday's “Alex Marlow Show,” host and editor-in-chief of Breitbart, Alex Marlow discussed the recent outbreak of measles. “We have never seen measles deaths in this country for years. Now, it is very contagious, highly contagious, and can cause many mortality and morbidity, especially for young people. This can be avoided entirely with vaccines, vaccines […]
Measles Cases Reported in KY, NJ as Texas Battles Outbreak
Measles cases have been reported in Kentucky and New Jersey as they occurred in western Texas. One case of measles has been confirmed in Kentucky, which recently involved an adult from another country. It has been reported Thursday. “The person was in the Planet Fitness Gym, who was infectious and potentially exposed others,” the article […]
Nearly 90 passengers, crew sick in third Holland America norovirus outbreak this year
Nearly 90 people suffering from norovirus outbreaks in Holland America Line Cruise Ship – Markings Third The miserable stomach virus cleaned the ocean liner this year, health officials said. Of the 2,057 passengers on the Eurodam, 79 reported getting sick from a horrific winter illness during a 10-day voyage from Florida to the Western Caribbean, […]
First measles death in Texas outbreak, plus surprising dementia drivers
Fox News Health Newsletter provides stories about the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, illness, mental health and more. Top 3: – First measles death was reported during the Texas outbreak – Doctor comments on Pope Francis' condition – Low levels of essential vitamins can increase the risk of dementia Top Health News this week included […]
School-Age Child Dies in First U.S. Measles Fatality in Years as West Texas Outbreak Grows
The first measles death since 2015 has been reported in West Texas as the outbreak that began late last month continues to grow. The death was “unvaccinated school-age children,” and was hospitalized last week by the Texas Department of Health I said Associated Press. Lubbock health officials also confirmed the death, but neither agency provided […]
Unvaccinated child first to die of West Texas measles outbreak
Lubbock, Texas – Unvaccinated child dies West Texas measurThe first death from an outbreak that began late last month and the first death from US measles since 2015. The death was a “unvaccinated school-age child” and was hospitalized last week, the Texas Department of Health said in a statement Wednesday. Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock […]
First measles death reported in West Texas amid growing outbreak
The Associated Press reported Wednesday morning that the first measles death has been reported in West Texas, Texas, amid the outbreak that has infected more than 100 people. Melissa Whitfield, a spokesman for the Texas Institute of Technology's Center for Health Sciences, confirmed his death to the Associated Press. Measles outbreaks continue to worsen amongst […]
Former FDA chief ‘very concerned’ about Texas measles outbreak spreading
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee member Scott Gottlieb said he is “very worried” about the outbreak of measles in the Texas spread. Gottlieb Participated in CBS News “Face the Nation” was asked by host Margaret Brennan on Sunday about the outbreak in the South Plains area of Texas. He pointed out that he […]