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Tag: measles

Health & Science

INTERACTIVE MAP: See Your Texas School District’s Vaccination Rate

Eric Stone, HPM Intern

Posted on May 15, 2019 · Find what percentage of your school district is vaccinated on this statewide map created by News 88.7.

Tags anti-vaxxers health measles school vaccines texas vaccine vaccine coverage vaccine map vaccine stats

This illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle that is studded with glycoprotein tubercles.

Houston Matters

Smallpox Was Eradicated, So Why Not Measles?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 7, 2019 · We revisit how smallpox was eliminated and discuss what lessons from that effort could apply to defeating measles.

Tags Harris County Public Health health measles public health smallpox smallpox vaccination Umair Shah vaccination World Health Organization

Houston Matters

Full Show: New Sandra Bland Video, And Barbara Bush ‘The Matriarch’ (May 7, 2019)

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 7, 2019 · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: New video raises questions about the death of Sandra Bland, efforts to eradicate measles, the life of Barbara Bush, and Houston Noir.

Tags barbara bush Brian Collister gwendolyn zepeda Houston Noir Investigative Network literature measles Sandra Bland smallpox Susan Page The Matriarch

Health & Science

It’s A Record Year For Measles. Do Adults Need The Vaccine?

Jen Rice

Posted on May 1, 2019 · Houston medical professionals are recommending a booster in some cases.

Tags children's health immunization Kelsey-Seybold measles vaccination

Health & Science

How Houston Doctors Are Responding To A Record Rise In Measles

Jen Rice

Posted on April 18, 2019 · Some parts of the Houston area have higher rates of unvaccinated children, putting pediatricians in a challenging position.

Tags Dr. Peter Hotez Kelsey-Seybold measles Texas Children's Hospital Houston vaccinations vaccines

This illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle that is studded with glycoprotein tubercles.

Health & Science

Measles Case Confirmed In Dallas County, Bringing Total Measles Cases To 15 In Texas

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on April 5, 2019 · The individual had been exposed to another confirmed measles case from Tarrant County.

Tags Dallas County measles texas

This illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle that is studded with glycoprotein tubercles.

News

Two More Measles Cases Confirmed In Texas, Bringing Total To 14

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on March 21, 2019 · The two most recent cases have been recorded in Bexar County and Tarrant County.

Tags BEXAR COUNTY measles Tarrant County texas

This illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle that is studded with glycoprotein tubercles.

Health & Science

Another Measles Case Confirmed In Texas, Bringing Total To 12

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on March 19, 2019 · The latest case has been reported in Collin County. There were nine confirmed measles cases in all of 2018.

Tags Collin County measles texas

This illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle that is studded with glycoprotein tubercles.

Health & Science

Another Measles Case Confirmed In Texas, Bringing Total To 11

HPM Digital Team

Posted on March 13, 2019 · Last week, the state surpassed the total number in all of 2018, when there were 9 cases.

Tags measles texas

This illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle that is studded with glycoprotein tubercles.

News

Texas Currently Has 10 Cases Of Measles, Surpassing 2018 Numbers

HPM Digital Team

Posted on March 7, 2019 · Harris County has the highest number of cases. The state has issued an alert reminding health care providers to consider measles in diagnoses.

Tags Centers for Disease Control and Prevention harris county measles texas

This illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle that is studded with glycoprotein tubercles.

Health & Science

Harris County Officials Confirm Fourth Case Of Measles

HPM Digital Team

Posted on February 21, 2019 · The patient is a male between 15 and 24 years old who lives in southeast Harris County.

Tags cdc Galveston County harris county measles montgomery county texas

This illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle that is studded with glycoprotein tubercles.

Texas

Pre-K Student At La Porte Elementary School Has A Suspected Case Of Measles

HPM Digital Team

Posted on February 13, 2019 · School personnel are disinfecting all classrooms and common areas as a precaution. Harris, Montgomery and Galveston counties confirmed measles cases last week.

Tags harris county La Porte measles

Houston Matters

Full Show: Vaccine Legislation, Political Roundup, And Opportunity Zones (Feb. 13, 2019)

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 13, 2019 · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Potential vaccination legislation, our weekly political roundup, understanding opportunity zones, and writer Dawn Adams Cole.

Tags Dawn Adams Cole Drops of Cerulean harris county measles opportunity zones Political Roundup politics Texas Legislature vaccines

This illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle that is studded with glycoprotein tubercles.

Health & Science

Houston’s Low Rate Of Measles Vaccinations Is The Worst In Texas

Eric Stone, HPM Intern

Posted on February 6, 2019 · In 2017, the most recent year with data compiled by the CDC, only 87.8 percent of Houston children between 19 and 35 months had the measles vaccine.

Tags cdc harris county houston measles texas United States

This illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle that is studded with glycoprotein tubercles.

Health & Science

Officials Confirm Three Measles Cases In Harris County, Galveston And Montgomery Counties Have One Each

HPM Digital Team

Posted on February 4, 2019 · In Harris County, the patients are two boys under the age of 2 and a 25–35-year-old woman.

Tags Galveston County harris county HCPH houston measles montgomery county Umair Shah

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