Dr. Robert Sanborn, President & CEO, Children at Risk
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Protecting Texas Families: Urgent Action Needed Amid Growing Measles Outbreak
Texas Faces a Measles Crisis: Experts Call for Public Awareness and Vaccination
Texas is at the center of a growing public health crisis as measles cases surge at an alarming rate. With over 198 confirmed cases—more than half the total reported in the entire U.S. last year—the outbreak has health officials and advocacy groups sounding the alarm. Children remain the most vulnerable, making up over 80% of reported cases, with one tragic child fatality recorded. Measles, a highly contagious virus, threatens up to 90% of unvaccinated individuals upon exposure, making it imperative for families to take immediate preventive measures.
TEA Takeover Statement: from CHILDREN AT RISK
Parents and teachers of Houston ISD have been on edge since Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner warned of an impending Texas Education Agency (TEA) takeover of the district. In January 2023, the Texas Supreme Court threw out the past injunction, allowing for TEA to go through with the takeover that has been on its do-to list since 2019 following years of low performance at Wheatley high school in the district.
