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Parents of child who died of measles still don't support MMR vaccine

Their daughter, the first to get sick, became the first measles death in the U.S. in a decade. She died in late February. Their family lives in Gaines County and is part of an under-vaccinated Mennonite community where measles has spread since January.

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Pediatrician Responds to Parents Who Called Measles 'Not That Bad' — After Their Unvaccinated Child Died (Exclusive)

The parents of a Texas child who died from measles called the disease “good for the body” while touting alternative remedies — but an expert tells PEOPLE measles can put children "in grave danger" and emphasizes that deaths are "highly preventable.

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Should children get the measles vaccine ahead of schedule to reduce risk?

Public health officials are advising parents in Texas communities hard hit by the measles outbreak to vaccinate their children ahead of schedule, as early as 6 months of age.

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Texas Parents Warn Against Shots Despite Death of Their Unvaccinated Child

The parents of the six-year-old child who died, who didn't state their names, were interviewed about what took place by ...

Families are asking doctors if kids can get the measles vaccine ahead of schedule. Here’s what to know.

The CDC recommends children get the first dose of the MMR vaccine, which includes protection against measles, mumps, and ...

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As measles cases rise across the US, who may need another vaccine 'booster'?

As measles cases continue to spread across the United States, experts reveal who may need another vaccine dose and who is ...

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What pregnant women need to know about the measles vaccine

Some vaccines are safe for pregnant women, but not live vaccines like MMR or measles, mumps, rubella, the CDC warns. They are generally not recommended during pregnancy.

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After 5 years of COVID, the US is struggling with lower vaccination rates and distrust in public health

Last month, for the first time in two decades, a 6-year-old child in the U.S. died due to measles. Just a few weeks later, a ...

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Measles outbreak means vaccination must be taken seriously

Dropping vaccination rates nationwide make measles outbreaks like the one in the Southwest more likely. Washington needs to ...

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Amid concern on measles, here's why some vaccine shots like MMR fight multiple diseases

Measles outbreaks in the U.S. in 2025 underscore the impacts of vaccine hesitancy as health officials combat misinformation about the MMR vaccine.

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