Lubbock Public Health Confirms Measles Outbreak in Gaines …
1 day ago · The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, available at local health clinics and doctor’s offices, is the most effective way to prevent measles. Lubbock Public Health urges high risk unvaccinated individuals to consider getting vaccinated. If you’re unsure of your vaccination status or have questions, contact your healthcare provider.
HEALTHWISE: Measles Makes a Comeback – Lubbock Doctor is …
10 hours ago · You can get a measles vaccine from your provider or any United pharmacy or at the Lubbock health Department for free or a reduced rate. Additionally, Katherine Wells, Director of the Lubbock Health Department, said measles is even more contagious than covid. It can live in the air for about two hours after a cough or a sneeze.
Officials report measles outbreak in Gaines County, cases up to ten
35 minutes ago · The Texas Department of State Health Services said on Friday there have been ten confirmed cases of measles in Gaines County. DSHS reported it as an outbreak of measles in the county.
DSHS confirms 6 measles cases in Gaines County declaring an …
1 day ago · Lubbock and Texas health officials have confirmed 6 cases of measles in Gaines County, with others being investigated in the surrounding counties.
Lubbock health officials provide details on measles case in city
Jan 30, 2025 · The measles vaccine (MMR) is highly effective and can prevent or lessen the severity of the virus. Lubbock health officials assure the public there is an ample supply of the MMR vaccine available.
Measles outbreak erupts in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
3 hours ago · On January 30, officials reported two measles cases in unvaccinated, school-aged children in Gaines County, which sits at the border of New Mexico and is around 90 miles southwest of Lubbock ...
State health officials urge vigilance as additional measles cases are ...
Jan 23, 2025 · The Texas Department of State Health Services is announcing two confirmed cases of measles in residents of Gaines County. Both cases are in unvaccinated school age children who were hospitalized in Lubbock and have since been discharged. DSHS is supporting the South Plains Public Health District and Lubbock Public Health in the disease ...
Gaines County confirms second case of measles days after first case
Feb 1, 2025 · Dig Deeper:Health officials provide details of first measles case found in Lubbock after 21 years. As of 5 p.m. Friday, there have been no reported cases in Lubbock; however, health officials said ...
Unvaccinated child tests positive for measles in Lubbock, officials …
Jan 29, 2025 · Lubbock Public Health says an area school aged child who was recently treated at a Lubbock healthcare facility has tested positive for measles. Lubbock Public Health is working with South Plains ...
WATCH: Lubbock Public Health discusses positive measles case
Jan 29, 2025 · Lubbock Public Health says an area school aged child who was recently treated at a Lubbock healthcare facility has tested positive for measles. Lubbock Public Health is working with South Plains Public Health District and the healthcare facility to determine any exposures within Lubbock. There are ...
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