Information and Advocacy Materials on the 2025 Measles Outbreak
Texas 2025 Measles Outbreak: Slides from the Measles Webinar (April 2025)
Texas Department of State Health Services Measles News & Alerts
CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks
2023-2024 Annual Report of Immunization Status (Texas Department of State Health Services)
Information to Share With or Post For Patients and Families:
Talk to Patients About: Measles
Measles: It Isn’t Just a Little Rash Infographic (CDC)
Vaccines – Calling the Shots Documentary (PBS – Nova)
Texas Immunization Requirements and Exemption Information for Schools and Child-Care Facilities (DSHS)
Is Measles Roaring Back? "You Don't Want to Get This."
Information for Physicians
Joint TMA and AHA Summary of Clinical Recommendations
Texas 2025 Measles Outbreak: Slides from the Measles Webinar
Measles Communication Toolkit (DSHS)
Classic Illnesses: Telltale Signs Infographic (AOA)
Photos of Measles (CDC)
Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings (CDC)
Measles VIRAL Specimen Collection (DSHS)
Immunization Action Coalition information for health care professionals:
Measles Information for health care professionals (CDC)
Infectious Disease Control – Measles (DSHS)
Measles Identification, Prevention and Reporting Guidelines (City of Austin Health and Human Services Department)
American Academy of Pediatrics CEO Urges Public Officials to Cite Credible Science When Discussing Measles
May 07, 2025
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What could a TMA Membership mean for you, your practice, and your patients?
Infectious Diseases
The Texas Department of State Health Services so far has reported 1,060 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, outpacing the rate seen in 2024. Tdap and DTaP immunizations are crucial, including for pregnant mothers. Read More
With measles spreading to another corner of the state and showing little sign of slowing, adjusted vaccine recommendations apply to residents of and visitors to 10 affected counties. TMA Foundation grants are available to support vaccine clinics. Read More
Vaccines Defend What Matters
Applications are open for TMA Foundation grants of up to $3,500 to support vaccine provision and education. The deadline to apply for the current cycle of grants is May 23, and the funds can be put to use in a variety of ways to serve your community.
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Declining Medicare payment, private insurance roadblocks, evolving payment models, and confusing contracts. Physicians have a lot to consider these days to keep their practices viable. With strong state and federal advocacy and a range of services, TMA is here to help.
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