Texas Department of State Health Services cancels immunization conference amid CDC uncertainty
The Texas Department of State Health Services canceled its biennial immunization conference amid uncertainty over the ability ...
Texas measles outbreak: 90 cases in state as of Friday
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported that as of Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, 90 cases of measles were identified in the South Plains region of Texas. Sixteen of the ...
State health officials report more than 40 measles cases in four counties across the South Plains
The Texas Department of State Health Services is continuing tracking measles cases in four counties across the South Plains.
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West Texas measles outbreak doubles to 48 cases
The measles outbreak first reported in Gaines County, Texas, has doubled to 48 cases since a count released earlier this week, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday.
Senate confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in a 52-48 vote Thursday. Kennedy's nomination for the role was considered controversial in part ...