In the face of a growing measles outbreak in Texas and across the United States, Legacy Community Health is committed to safeguarding children and our broader community.Ā Ā We know that some parents have concerns about the MMR vaccine and autism. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy …
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Vaccines are one of the most effective tools in modern medicine, saving millions of lives around the world by preventing the spread of infectious diseases. But despite their proven safety and effectiveness, in recent years vaccination rates have fallen. This has led to a resurgence of preventable diseases like measles, whooping cough, influenza, and others. …
Right now, Texas is experiencing its most severe measles outbreak in 30 years. This outbreak has already resulted in the first measles-related death in the United States in a decade, that of an unvaccinated school-aged child. āThe current measles outbreak is concerning given how many people have been affected in such a short period of …



