US EditionWest Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates
- Measles has affected nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in West Texas, resulting in one school-age child's death, according to local health officials.
- The Mennonite community in Gaines County is experiencing distrust towards vaccine mandates, as reported by Dr. Lara Johnson.
- Dr. Lara Johnson reported more than 20 patients, mostly unvaccinated children, were admitted to Covenant Children's Hospital since the outbreak began in late January.
- Brownfield Mayor Eric Horton expressed concern over the outbreak, stating, 'We are conservative people, but we also are not anti-vaxxers.
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A high fever, sometimes spiking over 104 degrees, a dry cough, runny nose, watery red eyes and maybe even a rash— these are the symptoms that at least 146 Texans may be experiencing as a result of contracting the highly…
Texas measles outbreak shows the effects of vaccine exemptions
Measles has sickened nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in rural West Texas, and a school-age child has died. The virus is spreading among Gaines County’s Mennonite community, where government mandates are not trusted.
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