How Long Will the Texas Measles Outbreak Last?

A second unvaccinated child with measles has died in West Texas, as the measles outbreak reaches nearly 500 cases and shows no signs of slowing. While U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., visited the epicenter of the crisis on Sunday, we wanted to know: how long will the measles outbreak last? And how can Houstonians protect themselves and their kids? Executive Producer Laura Isensee talks with Dr. Sandi Cohan and Lorena Mottu, both with Legacy Community Health, to learn more.

Dive deeper into today's conversation:

• A second Texas child has died from measles; RFK Jr. visits
• Measles outbreak could last a year, health official in Texas says
• Texas is poised to make measles a nationwide epidemic, public health experts say
• With measles in the news, adults are wondering, do I need a vaccine booster?

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