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The Crunch: crowded prisons; triangle election revelations; and the power of the measles vaccine

Another election triangle offers up post-poll insight, plus some heroic bar charts and we go off the (pie) charts

The Guardian - AU

More Texas children are getting vaccinated early against measles

Fear of babies contracting the contagious and potentially deadly virus has spurred the surge in vaccinations amid Texas’ historic measles outbreak.

The Texas Tribune

As measles outbreak continues, new parents in Lubbock face unexpected fears

Many of the patients are being treated in Lubbock, a medical hub for the South Plains where the outbreak originated.

The Texas Tribune

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Measles fears in Texas cause flood of parents to seek vaccine causing vaccination rates to skyrocket

There are now more than 720 cases in Texas, the majority of whom were unvaccinated

The Independent UK

Measles is very contagious. Here's how to avoid it

A person attended a Shakira concert at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey while infectious with measles

The Independent UK

Shakira concertgoers issued with urgent health warning in New Jersey

Tens of thousands of fans may have been exposed to the measles virus which is surging across the U.S, health officials say

The Independent UK

In El Paso, measles is infecting more adults than children

Adults who are unsure whether they’re vaccinated can get additional shots, health experts say.

The Texas Tribune

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Measles cases have now spread to 30 states

The Centers for Disease Control has reported in an update that a total of 1,024 cases of the disease across the U.S. and 14 outbreaks had been reported since the beginning of the year

The Independent UK

RFK Jr visibly startled by protesters amid angry confrontations over cuts and vaccines at health hearing

Health secretary pushes back against Democrats who grilled him on his comments about vaccines amid a measles outbreak

The Independent UK

RFK Jr tells Congress ‘people shouldn’t take medical advice from me’

Health secretary demurs on questions about vaccine stance and defends Republican plans to cut healthcare

The Guardian - US

Kennedy defends budget request but is silent on big HHS changes - Roll Call

Lawmakers seek answers to questions about sweeping cuts to federal public health infrastructure but Kennedy stays mum.

Roll Call

RFK Jr. Says 'I Don't Think People Should Take Medical Advice From Me' After Being Asked Whether He'd Vaccinate His Children For Measles

HHS Secretary sidesteps direct question on childhood vaccinations, sparking backlash over mixed messaging and public health leadership.

Latin Times

‘Only very sick kids should die’: Deadly measles outbreak exploding even as RFK Jr spews vaccine lies

"Some of you may die, but it's a sacrifice I am willing to make."

We Got This Covered

Should I worry about measles outbreaks if I’m vaccinated? Your measles questions answered

Over 1,000 cases of the deadly virus have taken hold in 31 U.S. states and it is now surging in Canada and Mexico, spurred by a lack of vaccinations. Madeline Sherratt answers your burning questions

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The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks

The U.S. is up to 1,001 confirmed measles cases

International Business Times

Measles Roars Back In The US, Topping 1,000 Cases

The United States' measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases with three deaths so far, state and local data showed Friday, marking a stark resurgence of a vaccine-preventable disease that the nation once declared eliminated.

The Independent UK

Mexico grapples with measles outbreak amid misinformation and distrust of authorities

Mexico’s current outbreak began in March and has killed one person so far

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ measles outbreak is nation’s largest since 2000

The outbreak that originated in Texas has spread into multiple states. And, the summer will be the real test of how much bigger this outbreak can grow.

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The Independent UK

FDA names a new vaccine chief. He is a vocal critic of the agency

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The Conversation

Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. In 2025, North and South America saw 11 times more cases than during the same period last year. In Europe, measles rates are at their highest point in 25 years.

The Guardian - AU

Measles cases hit six-year high in South Korea amid outbreaks across south-east Asia

South Korea passes annual tally for 2024 already, as Vietnam and Thailand continue to battle outbreaks

Euronews

Measles cases on the up in Europe. Where are the highest and the lowest numbers?

March 2024 was the month with the highest recorded cases of measles between 2020 and 2025. Romania is the most affected EU country.

Al Jazeera

Why is measles spreading in Canada, Mexico and the US?

The northern Americas are at “high” risk of measles compared with a “moderate” risk globally, according to the WHO.

The Guardian - US

World may be ‘post-herd immunity’ to measles, top US scientist says

As infections pummel communities in the US, Mexico and Canada, fear of ‘the most contagious human disease’ grows

Euronews

Measles in Europe: Tracking cases of one of the world's most contagious diseases in 2025

A handful of countries have reported measles outbreaks this year, with Romania reporting by far the highest number of cases. Here's where else is seeing a high number of cases in 2025.

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