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The Texas Tribune with Dr. Erin Nicholson: More Texas kindergarteners coming to school without measles vaccination proof or exemptions

Dr. Erin Nicholson highlighted the growing number of Texas students missing measles vaccination documentation and encouraged families to stay current before school starts.
 

Houston Chronicle with Dr. Erin Nicholson: Texas seeing an increase in kindergarteners who don't meet state requirements for measles shots

Dr. Erin Nicholson discussed how incomplete vaccination records can delay enrollment and emphasized the importance of early planning for parents.
 

Texas Children’s Hospital with Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi: Houston-based Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi discusses global vaccine equality

Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi emphasized the importance of equitable vaccine access in global health settings and spoke about her team’s work on low-cost vaccine technologies.
 

Houston Public Media with Dr. Claire Bocchini: Five years into COVID, more Texans are avoiding vaccines – for everything

Dr. Claire Bocchini addressed declining confidence in vaccines and reminded families that childhood immunizations remain one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent disease.
 

Reuters with Dr. Sapna Singh: Measles cases in Texas rise to 663, state health department says

Dr. Sapna Singh explained that measles spreads rapidly among unvaccinated populations and underscored the importance of booster doses to protect children and communities.
 

ABC 13 with Dr. Jeffrey Starke: 13 Investigates: How many students have measles vaccination at your child's school?

Dr. Jeffrey Starke touches on how contagious measles are and explains how it finds people who are not properly immunized.
 

FOX 26 with Dr. Amya Mitchell: U.S. measles cases hit highest number in 33 years

Dr. Amya Mitchell noted that Texas remains vulnerable when vaccination rates drop and encouraged families to stay proactive with regular doctor visits.
 

CBS News with Dr. Sanghamitra Misra: Texas using mobile measles clinics to combat outbreak

Dr. Sanghamitra Misra shared how Texas Children's is expanding vaccine access through mobile clinics reaching underserved neighborhoods.
 

BackTable ENT with Dr. Daniel Chelius: Symptoms, complications & vaccine strategies

Dr. Daniel Chelius explained how ENT specialists help identify complications from preventable diseases and the role vaccines play in avoiding serious outcomes.
 

Houston Landing with Dr. Sapna Singh: More than 60,000 Harris County babies are too young for measles shots

Dr. Sapna Singh reminded the community that herd immunity protects infants too young to receive their first measles vaccine.
 

Houston Chronicle with Dr. Peter Hotez: Declining vaccination rates leave Texas vulnerable to measles, other diseases

Dr. Peter Hotez warned that reduced childhood vaccination coverage in Texas is fueling measles outbreaks and could rekindle other preventable diseases.
 

The Guardian with Dr. Peter Hotez: Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand

Dr. Peter Hotez highlighted how measles 'explodes' in under-vaccinated populations and stressed the urgency of ramping up vaccine access and outreach.
 

Houston Press with Dr. Peter Hotez: With Measles on the Rise, This is Not the Time for Anti-Vaccine Mistruths

Dr. Peter Hotez countered misinformation by emphasizing that vaccines remain the cornerstone of preventing serious childhood illnesses.
 

Houston Press with Dr. Peter Hotez: Immunization Expert Dr. Peter Hotez Again Urges Vaccine as Measles Spreads Beyond Texas

Dr. Peter Hotez encouraged families nationwide to stay current on measles immunizations as outbreaks continue to spread regionally.
 

Yahoo with Dr. Peter Hotez: Texas measles outbreak declared over, but health officials still warn of ongoing outbreaks in the U.S.

Dr. Peter Hotez noted that even as local outbreaks end, national vigilance is essential to prevent future measles resurgence.
 

The New Yorker with Dr. Peter Hotez: Calculating the Damage of Vaccine Skepticism

Dr. Peter Hotez discussed how vaccine hesitancy threatens decades of progress and emphasized the importance of science-based communication.