Texas, Measles

Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Officials Say
At least 124 cases of measles have been identified in Texas since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who are either unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown, officials say.
First Death in Texas Measles Outbreak Is Unvaccinated Child, Part of a 'Disturbing' Trend, Expert Says (Exclusive)
An unvaccinated school-aged child has died in the measles outbreak in Texas, which has seen 124 reported cases of the disease. It's the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. Pediatrician and infectious disease specialist Dr.
A Texas child who was not vaccinated has died of measles, a first for the US in a decade
A child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas, officials there said Wednesday, the first U.S. death from the highly contagious respiratory disease since 2015.
Vaccines, symptoms, herd immunity: Everything to know about the measles outbreak in Texas
The outbreak is primarily affecting West Texas, but officials in San Antonio, New Braunfels and San Marcos are monitoring cases after an infected person recently visited the area, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases, mostly among unvaccinated
The measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 124 cases mostly in children and in those who are unvaccinated, according to state data published Tuesday.
Measles outbreak in Texas surpasses 100 cases, health officials urging MMR vaccine
State and local health officials are urging individuals to receive MMR vaccine as Texas reaches 124 cases this week. Here is what we know.
What to Know About the Measles Vaccine
A hospital in Texas on Wednesday confirmed the death of an unvaccinated child who was infected with measles—the first ...
Texas Measles Surge 'Inevitable' Due to Vaccine Exemptions, Experts Warn
As first measles death is confirmed in the U.S. since 2015, experts warn the current West Texas outbreak is likely to spread.
Measles outbreak FAQ: Do I need a vaccine booster? What do I do if I've been exposed? Here's the latest about the highly contagious virus.
Yahoo News answers some of the most frequently asked questions about measles amid the Texas and New Mexico outbreaks.
Measles Outbreak in Texas Turns Deadly as Parents Scramble for Shots
The measles outbreak in Texas has now turned deadly. Texas and federal health officials have just reported the first deaths ...
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Measles aren't currently in Ohio, but lower vaccination rates put children at risk
No, there is no measles outbreak in Ohio, and no cases have been reported since July 2024, according to the Ohio Department of Health. But declining vaccination rates in the state and in the ...
If You Received a Measles Vaccine in This Decade, Check Your Records
Measles cases are currently rising in the U.S. We spoke with doctors to explain everything you need to protect yourself, ...
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U.S. Reports First Measles Death in a Decade
LUBBOCK, Texas -- A child who was not vaccinated has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that ...
Measles cases are on the rise in the US. Should you get the vaccine in NC? What to know
As of Feb. 20, there were a total of 93 measles cases reported in eight states: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New ...
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Measles: Your questions answered
State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the ...