Absenteeism rates at a Texas school system soared when a measles outbreak hit

When a measles outbreak hit West Texas earlier this year, school absences surged to levels far beyond the number of children who likely became sick, according to a study, as students were excluded or kept home by their families to minimize the spread of the disease.

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Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 286d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Absenteeism rates at a Texas school system soared when a measles outbreak hit

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Absences at this Texas school system soared when a measles outbreak hit

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Absences at this Texas school system soared when a measles outbreak hit

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Absences at this Texas school system soared when a measles outbreak hit

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Absences at this Texas school system soared when a measles outbreak hit

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Absences at this Texas school system soared when a measles outbreak hit

KOB 4Center· 286d ago

When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared and it wasn't just sick kids who were out

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Absenteeism rates at a Texas school system soared when a measles outbreak hit

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