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Texas, measles and MMR vaccine

Texas Measles Surge 'Inevitable' Due to Vaccine Exemptions, Experts Warn

Texas is facing its largest measles outbreak in nearly 30 years, with 124 confirmed cases as of February 25, 2025. The outbreak, which started in late January, has been most severe in Gaines County, where 80 cases have been recorded.

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As Texas measles outbreak grows, parents are choosing to vaccinate kids

As the measles outbreak in Texas keeps spreading, parents who previously chose not to vaccinate their children are now lining up to get their kids the MMR shots.

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Are you vaccinated against measles? Texas health experts want you to check before outbreak spreads

Just five of the 124 cases of measles Texas state health officials confirmed last week were in individuals who were vaccinated, and Texas has one of the lowest vaccination rates of any state in the country.

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More than 120 measles cases reported in Texas' South Plains region

The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting 124 cases as of Tuesday, Feb. 25. Gaines County – where the outbreak began in late January – bears the brunt of those cases, with 80. Other counties with cases include Dallam, Dawson, Ector, Lubbock, Lynn, Martin, Terry and Yoakum.

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Officials report possible measles exposure at San Marcos, Texas State, on Valentine's Day

Person who tested positive for measles traveled to Texas State University, Twin Peaks restaurant in San Marcos, officials say

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Officials warn of possible measles exposure in San Marcos, San Antonio

A growing number of Central Texas health departments are warning residents of possible exposure to measles, the latest sign that the outbreak in West Texas is spreading across the state. Why it matters: Measles is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease that has surged in areas with high vaccination exemption rates.

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Texas Measles Cases Now At 124 With Fear Of Spread To Other Areas

Measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow, with 124 cases now reported. Public health officials also warn of potential ...

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Measles case continue to rise in rural parts of West Texas, with 124 confirmed

Brownfield, Texas — The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 124 cases across nine counties, the state health ...

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Measles spreads in Gaines County, Texas: Here’s what Harris County residents should know

There is a measles outbreak in the South Plains region of Texas, with 58 confirmed cases, primarily in Gaines County, which ...

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Texas measles outbreak officially surpasses 100 cases, mostly among unvaccinated children

The measles outbreak in Texas has escalated sharply to over 100 cases as health officials worry about the spread in other states.

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Measles exposure alert issued after Gaines County resident visits Buc-ee's

Health officials in Comal County are urging residents to exercise caution after a Gaines County resident, who may have been ...

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Measles outbreak: Now 124 confirmed cases in rural West Texas

The Texas health department said all but 23 of the cases are patients ages 17 and under. Eighteen people are hospitalized.

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Texas measles outbreak: Here’s why it’s not going away anytime soon

Now 124 people infected in West Texas, nine more in New Mexico and outbreak 'still has a lot of energy and steam behind it.' ...

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Texas measles outbreak grows to 124

The measles outbreak in west Texas grew to 124 cases over the weekend, with 18 patients requiring hospitalization, the ...

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Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases, mostly among unvaccinated

Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images, FILE (GAINES COUNTY, Texas) — A measles outbreak in ...

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What does a measles rash look like? 9 pictures to help identify symptoms as it spreads in US

Tips to identify measles as several states report outbreaks of three cases or more. Texas has already reported over 120 cases ...

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Central Texas universities, health departments warn of potential measles exposure after visit from at least one positive West Texas resident

Two Texas universities and their surrounding communities have issued warnings about potential exposure to measles after ...

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