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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Health
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US measles cases hit highest level in more than 30 years, CDC data shows
The current number of measles cases in the U.S. is at its highest level in more than 30 years, according to new data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said 1,288 confirmed cases have been recorded as of Tuesday throughout 38 states. Texas leads the nation with more than 700 cases. Last year, the CDC reported only 285 measles cases. In 2019, there were 1,274 recorded, but this year's total so far is the most since 1992, when there were 2,126 cases. "There have been 27 outbreaks reported in 2025, and 88% of confirmed cases (1,130 of 1,288) are outbreak-associated," according to the CDC. "For comparison, 16 outbreaks were reported during 2024 and 69% of cases (198 of 285) were outbreak-associated." Midwestern State Reports First Measles Case Since 2011 Measles cases this year have led to three deaths across the U.S. -- and 92% of those who have contracted the virus are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status. Read On The Fox News App Of this year's cases, 13% have required hospitalization. Those under the age of five are the most likely to require additional medical care, the CDC said. "The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is very safe and effective. When more than 95% of people in a community are vaccinated (coverage >95%), most people are protected through community immunity (herd immunity)," it added. "However, vaccination coverage among U.S. kindergartners has decreased from 95.2% during the 2019–2020 school year to 92.7% in the 2023–2024 school year, leaving approximately 280,000 kindergartners at risk during the 2023–2024 school year." The states with cases are Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. Measles Cases Continue To Climb Ahead Of Summer Travel The CDC also said "Measles was officially eliminated from the United States in 2000, meaning there is no measles spreading within the country and new cases are only found when someone contracts measles abroad and returns to the country." Health officials said measles symptoms begin to appear 7 to 14 days after contracting the virus and include a high fever, coughing and rashes. "Measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years of age," the CDC said. "Common complications are ear infections and diarrhea. Serious complications include pneumonia and encephalitis." "Measles is very contagious," the CDC warns. "It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can get measles just by being in a room where a person with measles has been. This can happen even up to 2 hours after that person has left."Original article source: US measles cases hit highest level in more than 30 years, CDC data shows Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
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College athletics in action: Midwestern State, Vernon College take center stage in our highlights
TEXOMA (KFDX/KJTL) — Midwestern State and Vernon College steal the show with baseball, softball, and tennis matches. Tobin McDuff has all the action. BB | Vernon College vs Hill CollegeThe Vernon College Chaps hosted the Hill College Rebels for a NTJCAC Region V game. The Rebels defeated the Chaps 14-6. SB | Midwestern State vs UT Permian Basin The Midwestern State Mustangs hosted the UT Permian Basin Falcons in a Lone Star Conference game. The Mustangs swept the Falcons 13-4, 8-5. TENN | Midwestern State vs Dallas Baptist The Midwestern State Mustangs hosted the Dallas Baptist Patriots in a Lone Star Conference game. The women defeated the Patriots xx-xx. The men defeated the Patriots xx-xx. For the full sportscast, please watch the video at the top of this web story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Sport
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Highlights from round one of the MSU Invitational on the golf course, plus high school baseball in Windthorst and other local scores
Tobin McDuff brings you the latest highlights and scores from around Texoma sports on Monday March 24!MGOLF | MSU Invitational (Day 1, Round 1)Midwestern State hosted the MSU Invitational at Wichita Falls Country Club. BB | Windthorst vs OlneyWindthorst hosted Olney in a district 9-2A baseball Trojans won 19-0. Additional highlights and scores can be found in the full sportscast video at the top of this web story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Sport
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Athlete of the week: Seth Bearden
Midwestern State men's golfer Seth Bearden is having a great 2025 campaign, with three individual tournament victories this season. The most recent coming at the Oak Tree Invitational. Last week in Edmond, Oklahoma Bearden shot rounds of 70, 68 and 71 to earn the win by four strokes over the nearest competitor in the field. Seth's season stroke average is 71.4, owning 12 rounds of even par or better and seven rounds in the 60's. As part of earning our athlete of the week honor, Bearden will be featured on the digital billboard on Lawrence Road in Wichita Falls throughout the week. He also becomes eligible to win a scholarship courtesy of United Regional Orthopedics at the 2025 Nexstar Sports Awards in July. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Sport
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2025 Season Preview: Midwestern State women's tennis
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The Midwestern State women's tennis team is coming off a historic season. The team made it to the NCAA DII semifinals before falling to the eventual national champion. The Mustangs in a favorable position this season, they only graduated one senior from the team— leaving them with a stacked roster and a high ceiling. 'I think the wonderful thing about the tennis team is they do not get discouraged, they get determined,' head coach Scott Linn said. 'They are not afraid to work. I am very appreciative as a coach. It's one of the reasons why they won a ton of close matches last year.' For the full season preview, please watch the video at the top of the web story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
