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Lubbock health officials issues updated guidelines for MMR vaccine following second measles related death
Lubbock Public Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services have issued updated guidelines for the Measles, Mumps ...
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Lubbock’s public health director fights to stop measles and build public trust
Katherine Wells was celebrated early during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then public health became a political litmus test.
Lubbock hospital confirms second measles death in Texas from child, RFK to attend funeral
UMC Health System in Lubbock has confirmed the second measles death of a child in Texas occurred at its facility. Here's what ...
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Lubbock health official says federal funding cuts will hurt efforts to contain measles outbreak
The Lubbock public health director said Wednesday local efforts to fight a measles outbreak will be affected by the federal ...
2nd child with measles dies in Texas, according to state health officials
A second child in Texas has died of measles, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Lubbock city, health leaders reflect on COVID-19 pandemic, lessons learned 5 years later
Three of Lubbock's civic leaders were on a collision course for a pandemic that would alter life in Lubbock for years to come ...
Council OKs Lubbock Public Health items despite Glasheen concerns about department's role
OK'd the city's use of state funding to support Lubbock Public Health as well as a contract with TTUHSC, despite a councilman ...
Texas health officials report 70 new measles cases, 400 statewide and urge caution
The Texas measles outbreak continues to grow as health officials report 70 new cases in the state, with 400 total cases.
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4 Ways States Can Safeguard Public Health During the Trump Administration
In the face of Trump administration threats to public health, states can empower and equip public health officials with the ...
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Lubbock’s public health director fights to stop measles and build public trust
Wells has served as the public health director for 10 years. Long before the measles outbreak and COVID, she navigated situations like Lubbock’s high sexually transmited infections and teen ...