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The multi-state outbreak confirms health experts' fears that the virus will take hold in other U.S. communities with low vaccination rates and that the spread could stretch on for a year.
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One unvaccinated school-aged child has died from measles.
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Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rise to 470, state health departments say
The Texas health department reported 422 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase from 400 in its previous count on March 28. Separately, New Mexico reported four additional measles cases from its report on March 28,
Measles spreads to central Texas; 5 states have active outbreaks
Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said. Other states with outbreaks — defined as three or more cases — include New Mexico, Kansas, Ohio and Oklahoma. Since February, two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.
Genetic sequencing shows Kansas measles outbreak might be linked to Texas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, which reported one new measles case in the past week, now has a possible link to the Texas outbreak.
Measles outbreak spreads into counties near Central Texas
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422 measles cases confirmed in Texas as state continues to battle an outbreak
A measles outbreak in West Texas is continuing to grow in cases as state health officials work to contain the spread of the highly-contagious disease.
Measles Outbreak: More Than 420 Cases In Texas As Colorado Reports First Infection Since 2023
More than 420 measles cases have been confirmed across Texas as of Tuesday, according to state health officials, as an outbreak of the highly contagious illness continues spreading in several states,
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Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Measles outbreak worsens as Texas, New Mexico cases rise 20% in 3 days
Texas and New Mexico health departments said on Friday that the number of measles cases in their states rose 20% since their last reports three days ago, as experts warn they expect the outbreak to further spread in coming weeks.
Measles cases hit 370 total in Texas and New Mexico. Kansas has an outbreak. Here’s what to know.
The US has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the CDC said last week. Here’s what else you need to know about the outbreaks.
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Measles cases rise in New Mexico
WHEN VACCINATION RATES ARE HIGH, WE PROTECT According to the health department, most of the cases in New Mexico involve unvaccinated residents. Officials add the measles outbreak is not a rapidly ...
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Measles update: State reports West Texas outbreak has seen 422 cases since January
The state health department reported 22 new cases of measles since last Friday's report. Forty-two of the patients have been hospitalized since the outbreak began in late January. The highest number of cases is in Gaines County where the outbreak is centered. The county has 280 of the 422 cases.
Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases with 22 new infections confirmed over last 5 days
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 422, according to new data published Tuesday.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 422 cases; two counties near central Texas report cases
The Texas public health department is now reporting a total of 422 measles cases in the ongoing outbreak that began in Gaines County. The outbreak has now spread to two additional counties, both in the center of the state.
Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 351, state health departments say
Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rose to 351 on Friday, the health departments of the states said, an increase of 34 infections since their last reports three days ago, as the United States deals with one of the largest measles outbreaks in the past decade.
Measles cases rise to 370 in Texas and New Mexico, say state health departments
Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rose to 370 on Friday, the health departments of the states said, an increase of 19 infections since their previous reports four days ago, as the United States deals with one of the largest measles outbreaks in the past decade.
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