Measles Cases Are Rising in West Texas — Here’s What You Need to Know

Measles is making an unfortunate comeback in West Texas. With one reported death and over 20 hospitalizations in the Lubbock area alone, health officials are urging everyone to check their immunization status — especially since this is the first measles-related death in the U.S. in the past decade. The good news? If you’ve been vaccinated

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Measles Outbreak Spreading in West Texas

March 7, 2025 (Hereford) - Cases of measles continue to rise across West Texas, with one reported death and more than 20 hospitalizations in the Lubbock area. This marks the first measles-related death in the United States in a decade. While there are no confirmed cases in Deaf Smith County currently, Hereford Regional Medical Center

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Honoring Courage on COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day

March 4, 2025, marks the second annual COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day, a day of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance. This special day honors first responders and health care professionals who stood strong for their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also commemorates the lives of more than 95,000 Texans lost to the virus. It was

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