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Measles Is Back and Worse Than Ever | Texas News
Measles is roaring back in 2026 with over 2,200 cases already reported—surpassing last year’s total and hitting a 35-year high since 1991. Kids aged 5-17 are most affected, but unvaccinated adults are also getting sick. States like South Carolina, Utah, and Texas are hotspots. Experts are now questioning whether the U.S. should revoke its measles elimination status, following similar reviews in Canada and Mexico. The CDC urges two MMR doses for kids—and anyone who needs it—because even when a threat seems gone, vigilance and high vaccination rates are key to protecting everyone. Listen in…
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