Jan 30, 2025 · The measles vaccine (MMR) is highly effective and can prevent or lessen the severity of the virus. Lubbock health officials assure the public there is an ample supply of the MMR vaccine available.

4 days ago · The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, available at local health clinics and doctor’s offices, is the most effective way to prevent measles. Lubbock Public Health urges high risk unvaccinated individuals to consider getting vaccinated. If you’re unsure of your vaccination status or have questions, contact your healthcare provider.

4 days ago · You can get a measles vaccine from your provider or any United pharmacy or at the Lubbock health Department for free or a reduced rate. Additionally, Katherine Wells, Director of the Lubbock Health Department, said measles is even more contagious than covid. It can live in the air for about two hours after a cough or a sneeze.

4 days ago · Lubbock and Texas health officials have confirmed 6 cases of measles in Gaines County, with others being investigated in the surrounding counties.

3 days ago · The Texas Department of State Health Services said on Friday there have been ten confirmed cases of measles in Gaines County. DSHS reported it as an outbreak of measles in the county.

Feb 3, 2025 · Dr. Cook, at the news conference in Lubbock, said that 1 in 1,000 people die from measles. According to the Centers for Disease Control , this is less than the flu's death rate of 1.8 in 1,000 ...

4 days ago · DSHS is working with South Plains Public Health District and Lubbock Public Health to investigate the outbreak. The best way to prevent getting sick is to be immunized with two doses of a vaccine against measles, which is primarily administered as the combination measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are highly effective ...

Jan 30, 2025 · The Texas Department of State Health Services is announcing two confirmed cases of measles in residents of Gaines County. Both cases are in unvaccinated school age children who were hospitalized in Lubbock and have since been discharged. DSHS is supporting the South Plains Public Health District and Lubbock Public Health in the disease ...

9 hours ago · The South Plains Public Health District began screening for measles from the Seminole Memorial Hospital in Gaines County on Monday. Zach Holbrooks, executive director of the South Plains Public Health District, said when the cases were reported, the Health District quickly partnered with the University Medical Center in Lubbock to begin screenings.

18 hours ago · The measles, mumps and rubella vaccines is a two-shot series: The first is recommended at 12 to 15 months old and second between 4 to 6 years old. The vaccine is required to attend most public ...