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Texas Measles Outbreak Hits

At least 22 children and two adults infected in Texas measles outbreak

Nine of those infected were hospitalized and more cases are likely, health authorities said. U.S. vaccination rates for measles are falling, according to the CDC.

San Antonio Express-News · 1d

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 · 19h

Nine unvaccinated people hospitalized as Texas measles outbreak doubles

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 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.

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Texas cancels immunization conference, while CDC under federal gag order

The state of Texas is canceling its biennial immunization conference, planned for May, amid uncertainty over how much the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could participate while under ...

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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 ...

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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