Measles parties echo chicken pox parties from decades ago, when people would deliberately expose themselves or others to someone with a confirmed case in an attempt to spread the virus in a controlled environment. The chicken pox vaccine was introduced to the public in 1995, largely ending the practice.

The warning against measles parties comes days after an unvaccinated child died of measles in Lubbock County about month after an outbreak began in West Texas.

Kennedy wrote in an opinion piece published Sunday on Fox News Digital that parents should consult with physicians about the MMR vaccine.

The Kansas Jayhawks suffered another setback on Saturday, falling 78-73 to Texas Tech at home in a hard-fought contest. Despite rallying from an early deficit, Bill Self’s squad couldn’t close the gap late,

Kansas guard Zeke Mayo received a series of hateful messages following Saturday’s 78-73 loss to No. 10 Texas Tech, he shared on social media, prompting KU athletic director Travis Goff to come to his defense and leading coach Bill Self to issue a statement about the criticism surrounding the team.

JT Toppin scored 21 points to lead No. 10 Texas Tech to a 78-73 win over the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday in Lawrence, Kan.