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Lubbock Public Health to offer measles vaccine amid growing measles cases in West Texas
Lubbock Public Health will offer measles vaccine clinics amid growing measles cases in West Texas. Here are the details.
Measles outbreak grows in area with high rate of vaccine exemptions. How does Bexar County compare?
A measles outbreak is growing in a West Texas community with a high rate of opting out of vaccination requirements.
Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
Local health officials set up a drive-thru vaccination clinic last week and are offering screening services to residents.
Measles Outbreak Mounts Among Children in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated Counties
Most people who aren’t protected by vaccination will get measles if exposed. Gaines County has one of the lowest rates of childhood vaccination in Texas. At a local public schoo
Measles outbreak erupts in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
Health officials in Texas are battling a growing measles outbreak in an area that has some of the state's lowest vaccination rates and highest non-medical exemptions. On January 30, officials reported two measles cases in unvaccinated,
Texas County Reports Measles Outbreak Among Unvaccinated Children
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County. All cases have been identified among unvaccinated school-aged children who are residents of Gaines County.
Wednesday morning top stories: Measles cases continue to rise on the South Plains
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Health officials provide details of first measles case found in Lubbock after 21 years
On Wednesday evening, Lubbock Public Health notified the City of Lubbock of a school-aged child testing positive for ...
New Mexico measles case confirmed amid rising number of infections in Texas
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can be spread through coughing and sneezing. The first case of measles in New Mexico was confirmed in Lea County by the New Mexico Department of Health on Feb ...
State health officials report rise in Measles case in Gaines County, confirm cases in Terry County
Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated withe he Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine, which they say is the best way ...
ECHO West Texas to aid in Lubbock's homelessness problem with resources, advocacy
The City of Lubbock announced the launch of a new locally managed continuum of care to help address the city's homeless issue.
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Lubbock Public Health to host drive-up measles vaccine clinics
Note: The video reflects top headlines from morning of February 11, 2025. LUBBOCK, Texas — As measles cases are on the rise in the South Plains, the Lubbock Public Health (LPH) will host a ...
Lubbock Public Health to host free drive-up measles vaccine clinic
While there are no confirmed cases of Measles in Lubbock, the public health department is hosting a free drive-up vaccine clinic for those who are unvaccinated.
City council sides with Lubbock ISD against sale of alcohol near school facility, students
Lubbock City Council sides with LISD in prohibiting the sale of alcohol near school facility citing concerns of student safety. Here's what happened.