Measles Outbreak in Texas

A pediatrician warns of a measles outbreak in Texas, with cases concentrated in an under-vaccinated Mennonite community. The outbreak has led to hospitalizations and spread to New Mexico. The vaccine is 97% effective but exemptions have led to lower vaccination rates, causing concerns about herd immunity. Measles is highly contagious and can have severe complications, with children being most at risk. The pediatrician urges vaccination and addresses anti-vaccine sentiments in the community.

Orphaned Baby Malak in Gaza

Baby Malak, a 6-month-old orphan in Gaza, was found alone after her family was killed in a strike. She is now being cared for by a pediatrician who has taken her in as her own. The future of Malak and other orphaned children in Gaza is uncertain due to ongoing conflict.

Rx Kids Cash Aid Program in Flint, Michigan

The Rx Kids cash aid program in Flint, Mich., led by pediatrician Mona Hanna-Attisha, provides $7,500 in cash aid over a year to new mothers to tackle child poverty. The program aims to support mothers financially during pregnancy and the baby's first year, addressing the impact of poverty on health and well-being.