West Texas measles outbreak doubles to 48 cases in four counties
An outbreak of measles has spread to 48 cases across four counties in the South Plains region of northwestern Texas, doubling in scope from earlier this week, health officials said. Most of the cases are in school-aged children,
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.
Measles outbreak sickens dozens of kids in Texas
Multiple outbreaks of the measles have been reported so far this year, with one outbreak in Texas ballooning from six cases to 48 in just over a week.
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 DSHS confirms measles outbreak in Gaines County, investigating other possible cases
Lubbock and Texas health officials have confirmed 6 cases of measles in Gaines County, with others being investigated in the surrounding counties.
Number Infected Now 24 in Texas County Measles Outbreak
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Texas measles outbreak doubles, reaching 48 cases
While Gaines County, where 42 of the 48 cases were reported, remains the epicenter, DSHS reports that three cases have been reported in Terry County, two in Yoakum County and one in Ly nn County. All four counties are clustered in West Texas close to the New Mexico border.
The Immunization Partnership response to Gaines County measles outbreak
A news release said the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports (as of Feb 12): — 24 cases of measles confirmed in Gaines County/All cases are among unvaccinated individuals — Age breakdown: 0-4 years (6 cases),
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