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Texas, Measles and West

Measles outbreaks rise to nearly 100 cases between Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know

Measles is a respiratory virus that can survive in the air for up to two hours. Up to 9 out of 10 people who are susceptible will get the virus if exposed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CNN on MSN · 4d

West Texas measles outbreak grows to 58 cases, including some people who said they were vaccinated

The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in West Texas has grown to 58, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

NBC News on MSN · 2d

In rural West Texas, a measles outbreak grows with no end in sight

At least 58 cases have been confirmed. Health officials — who are scrambling to get a handle on the vaccine-preventable outbreak — suspect 200 to 300 people may be infected.

The Associated Press on MSN12d

Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions

Local health officials set up a drive-thru vaccination clinic last week and are offering screening services to residents.

ABC News4d

Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know

The West Texas cases are concentrated in Gaines County, which has 45 infections. Terry County to the north has nine confirmed cases, while Lubbock and Lynn counties have a case each and ...

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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.

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 ...

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