Tag: outbreak
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West Texas Measles Outbreak Declared Over, Leaving Behind Lingering Questions and Devastating Losses
West Texas Measles Outbreak Declared Over, Leaving Behind Lingering Questions and Devastating Losses After months of affecting an undervaccinated community, state health officials announce the conclusion of a tragic measles outbreak, but the ripple effects and lessons learned continue to unfold. A measles outbreak that gripped a West Texas community, claiming the lives of two…
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After Devastation, A Community Rebuilds: West Texas Declares Measles Outbreak Over
After Devastation, A Community Rebuilds: West Texas Declares Measles Outbreak Over The silent victory against a preventable disease highlights enduring public health challenges. In the heart of West Texas, a region often defined by its vast landscapes and resilient spirit, a shadow has recently lifted. State health officials have officially declared an end to a…