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Texas Measles Outbreak Hits

Measles outbreak in Texas: What to know about symptoms, treatment

As of Tuesday, 24 cases were identified in Gaines County, with nine patients hospitalized. All of the cases are unvaccinated, DSHS reported.

San Antonio Express-News · 20h

Texas measles outbreak rises to 24 confirmed cases

The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued guidance to schools as the measles outbreak in Gaines County rises to 15 cases, mostly in children.

Ars Technica · 6h

Measles outbreak doubles in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties

According to an update by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), all 24 cases identified in the two-week-old outbreak are in unvaccinated people. Nine of the patients (37.5 percent) required hospitalization.

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Texas cancels immunization conference, while CDC under federal gag order

Texas' public health department canceled its biennial immunization conference, amid 'uncertainty' about CDC participation.

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As West Texas measles outbreak worsens, experts fear vaccine exemptions will make them more common

As a West Texas measles outbreak continues to worsen, experts are concerned an increase in nonmedical vaccine exemptions among schoolchildren could make such outbreaks more common. Twenty-four cases ...

Texas health officials confirm new measles cases in Gaines County, Terry counties

Texas health officials have confirmed 24 total cases of measles in Gaines County and a new case in Terry County on Tuesday. Here's what we know.

Texas Measles Cases Hit Double Digits as Outbreak Continues to Raise Alarm

The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a health alert warning of an outbreak, saying there are at least 10 confirmed cases.

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