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.
Texas confirms growing measles outbreak affecting school-aged children
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles cases in Gaines County within the last two weeks. Eight of the 10 cases involved school-aged children.
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.
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.
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.
As West Texas measles outbreak worsens, experts fear vaccine exemptions will make them more common
Experts worry measles outbreaks like one in West Texas could become more common due to a rise in nonmedical vaccine exemptions.
Texas measles outbreak: Cases double since Friday
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County. As of Feb. 11, 2025, 24 cases have been identified with symptom-onset within the last two weeks.
Texas county reports measles outbreak among unvaccinated children
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County. All cases have been identified among unvaccinated school-aged children who are residents of Gaines County. Symptom onset began within the last two weeks.
Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
A small county in West Texas has 15 measles cases, mostly in school-aged children. Gaines County, which borders New Mexico, has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state.
Lubbock Public Health to offer measles vaccine amid growing measles cases in West Texas
Lubbock Public Health will offer measles vaccine clinics amid growing measles cases in West Texas. Here are the details.
Measles outbreak reported in Texas as vaccination rates increase slowly
After two measles cases were identified in Houston; an outbreak has been reported in West Texas. Doctors say it's a concerning trend.
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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