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North Texas health directors prepare for measles, urge vaccines as statewide cases climb to 259

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North TexasMarch 16, 2025 8:47 am

North Texas health directors prepare for measles, urge vaccines as statewide cases climb to 259

Measles has been reported in about a dozen states, but Texas is the epicenter. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Gromer Jeffers with the Dallas Morning News speak to health officials about plans for North Texas.

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North Texas health directors prepare for measles, urge vaccines as statewide cases climb to 259

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