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Texas Measles Vaccination Rates Edge Up | Texas News
Texas’ measles vaccination rate for kindergartners edged up just 0.1%—a tiny gain that’s overshadowed by a devastating outbreak last year, which hospitalized kids and caused deaths. After pandemic-driven drops and laxer vaccine exemption policies, the state now faces a fragile herd immunity gap, with overall rates still below pre-pandemic highs. Even worse, seventh graders saw a 3.5% decline in vaccination coverage. With over 2,200 U.S. cases last year—762 in Texas alone—this resurgence is a stark warning: measles is back, and complacency could cost lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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