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Harris County Confirms First Measles Case Since 2019, Raising Health Concerns

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Harris County Confirms First Measles Case Since 2019, Raising Health Concerns

Harris County has confirmed its first measles case of 2025, marking the first reported infection in the area since 2019. The patient, a child under 18 living in Northwest Harris County, has no recent travel history, raising concerns about local transmission. The case was confirmed by a commercial laboratory, with secondary confirmation pending from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Texas Braces for One of the Worst Allergy Seasons in Years

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Texas Braces for One of the Worst Allergy Seasons in Years

Spring is here, but so are allergies! Texas is in for a brutal pollen season in 2025, with tree, grass, and weed pollen peaking at different times. Here’s what you need to know.

Strong Winds Push Houston’s Oak Pollen to Highest March Levels Since 2013

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Strong Winds Push Houston’s Oak Pollen to Highest March Levels Since 2013

Houston’s oak pollen count skyrocketed to record highs due to strong winds and dry weather, with nearly 8,000 particles per cubic meter—the worst March levels since 2013. This triggered severe allergy symptoms.

Houston-Area Midwife Arrested in First Criminal Case Under Texas Abortion Ban

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Houston-Area Midwife Arrested in First Criminal Case Under Texas Abortion Ban

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the first criminal case under the state's abortion ban, with the arrest of Houston-area midwife Maria Margarita Rojas and her employee Jose Ley on charges of illegal abortion and practicing medicine without a license.

Texas Pediatricians Push Vaccination Amid Measles Surge and Misinformation

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Texas Pediatricians Push Vaccination Amid Measles Surge and Misinformation

A growing measles outbreak in West Texas has health officials scrambling to combat misinformation. Pediatricians warn that vitamin A is not a substitute for vaccination as cases rise, with 23 hospitalizations and one child’s death reported.

Houston at Risk as Texas’ Worst Measles Outbreak in Decades Spreads

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Houston at Risk as Texas’ Worst Measles Outbreak in Decades Spreads

With 146 cases and one child’s death, Texas is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in decades. As the highly contagious virus spreads, Houston’s public health officials are urging vaccinations to prevent further infections in one of the state's most vulnerable populations.

Health and Wellness

Harris County Confirms First Measles Case Since 2019, Raising Health Concerns

Texas Braces for One of the Worst Allergy Seasons in Years

Strong Winds Push Houston’s Oak Pollen to Highest March Levels Since 2013

Houston-Area Midwife Arrested in First Criminal Case Under Texas Abortion Ban

Texas Pediatricians Push Vaccination Amid Measles Surge and Misinformation

Houston at Risk as Texas’ Worst Measles Outbreak in Decades Spreads

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