'Only a matter of time': Here is why Arizona is at high risk for a measles outbreak
Measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico highlight the risks associated with low vaccination rates, as measles is highly contagious and can be fatal. Arizona schoolchildren have been skipping required vaccinations at an increasing rate,
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This Arizona health expert weighs in on the measles outbreak — and how contagious it is
There’s been increasing anxiety over the last several weeks about an outbreak of measles in Texas and New Mexico. Public health officials in the Southwest are sounding the alarm — including Will Humble,
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The first child in 10 years had died from the measles in Texas, and Arizona lacks the herd immunity to keep kids and vulnerable adults safe.
4 Arizona counties have lower vaccination rates than Texas measles epicenter
Low vaccination rates are to blame for a deadly measles outbreak in Texas and here in Arizona, some parts have even lower vaccination rates. The epicenter of the current measles outbreak is Gaines County,
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Doctor says Arizona’s next measles outbreak is ‘just a matter of time’
Arizona hasn’t had any measles cases yet this year, but a local medical expert thinks “it’s just a matter of time” as vaccination rates decline.
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'Only a matter of time': Here is why Arizona is at high risk for a measles outbreak
Arizona is experiencing a decline in MMR vaccination rates, particularly among kindergarteners, raising concerns about potential measles outbreaks. The increase in "personal belief" exemptions, alongside misinformation about vaccines,
4 Arizona counties have lower vaccination rates than Texas measles epicenter
Low vaccination rates are to blame for a deadly measles outbreak in Texas and here in Arizona, some parts have even lower vaccination rates. The epicenter of the current measles outbreak is Gaines County,
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This Arizona health expert weighs in on the measles outbreak — and how contagious it is
There’s been increasing anxiety over the last several weeks about an outbreak of measles in Texas and New Mexico. Public health officials in the Southwest are sounding the alarm — including Will Humble,
KTAR News2d
Doctor says Arizona’s next measles outbreak is ‘just a matter of time’
Arizona hasn’t had any measles cases yet this year, but a local medical expert thinks “it’s just a matter of time” as vaccination rates decline.
Arizona's vaccine rates continue to decline
The decline isn’t due to medical exemptions. they make up a tiny fraction of the exemptions allowed. More parents are opting out through personal belief exemptions, according to state health department data.
What is measles? Here's what you need to know about the deadly virus
Measles can cause seizures, blindness and death, and children under the age of 5 are particularly vulnerable to complications.
Texas measles outbreak reaches nearly 150 cases, state health department says
The measles outbreak in Texas has reached nearly 150 cases, according to a Friday morning update from the state health department. The agency said 146 cases have been identified since late January. Twenty of those patients have been hospitalized, and one school-age, unvaccinated child has died.