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Lubbock receives $122K CDC Foundation grant for measles prevention
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk Natalie Reyna , as published by KCBD News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The CDC Foundation is providing over $122,000 to help the city address the issue.
The city of Lubbock has been awarded a grant to support measles prevention efforts. The CDC Foundation is providing over $122,000 to help the city address the issue. This funding comes after a measles outbreak in Lubbock earlier this year.
The grant is expected to be used to improve public health in the area. One specific use of the funding is to create a new community health worker position. Further details about the grant and its uses can be found through local news sources, including KCBD News.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KCBD News Reading time: 1 min
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