RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.

RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported

A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.

Parents of Texas girl who died from measles still wouldn't vaccinate

The parents of an unvaccinated 6-year-old Texas girl who died from measles said they still wouldn't recommend vaccinations during an interview with an anti-vaccination organization last week.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: More than 300 cases detected in state

More than 300 measles cases have been detected in Texas since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: More than 200 cases reported by the state

More than 200 cases of measles have been confirmed in West Texas since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Measles in Texas: Austin doctor speaks on recent virus outbreak

West Texas continues to deal with a measles outbreak, and now, Austin has confirmed its first case of the virus. An Austin doctor spoke about the recent outbreak.

Measles in Texas: Unvaccinated infant in Austin tests positive for virus

The City of Austin is reporting its first case of measles. Austin Public Health officials are now urging people to be prepared and are calling for vaccinations.

Measles vaccination rates in Texas: Find your school district

A measles outbreak in West Texas has people across the state curious about their communities. You can check the vaccination rates in your district and county here.

Measles case reported in Mexia ISD a "false alarm," Texas DSHS says

The Texas Department of State Health Services says that a reported case of measles in Mexia ISD was a "false alarm." The school later clarified that it's actually a different contagious disease.

Who are the Mennonites? Texas measles outbreak impacts community

The measles outbreak in West Texas is significantly impacting the region's Mennonite community. Here's what we know about them.

Measles: Your questions answered

State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015

Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.

Texas Measles outbreak 2025: 124 cases identified

A measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow. State health officials say the outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years.