Texas, West and measles

10 new cases of measles reported in West Texas county and New Mexico
Public health authorities said Tuesday that an outbreak of measles in western Texas has expanded, while a new case was confirmed nearby across state lines in New Mexico
Measles is spreading across West Texas. The county at the center has one of state’s highest vaccine exemption rates
Two dozen cases of measles have been reported in a small West Texas county that has one of the state’s highest vaccine exemption rates. In Gaines County, which has a population of about 22,000, 24 cases of the airborne infectious disease have been reported since late January. Most of them are unvaccinated, school-aged children.
Texas measles outbreak rises to 24 confirmed cases
The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued guidance to schools as the measles outbreak in Gaines County rises to 15 cases, mostly in children.
Texas measles outbreak: Cases double since Friday
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County. As of Feb. 11, 2025, 24 cases have been identified with symptom-onset within the last two weeks.
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.
Measles outbreak erupts in one of Texas’ least-vaccinated counties
On January 30, officials reported two measles cases in unvaccinated, school-age children in Gaines County, which sits at the border of New Mexico and is around 90 miles southwest of Lubbock, Texas. Both children were hospitalized in Lubbock and had been discharged.
Measles Outbreak Mounts Among Children in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated Counties
Most people who aren’t protected by vaccination will get measles if exposed. Gaines County has one of the lowest rates of childhood vaccination in Texas. At a local public schoo
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
Texas County Reports Measles Outbreak Among Unvaccinated Children
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County. All cases have been identified among unvaccinated school-aged children who are residents of Gaines County.
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Measles confirmed in 3 Georgia residents. What is the danger? Here's what to know
Georgia has reported measles in three residents. Here's a closer look at the virus, where it is, and how dangerous it is.
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What is measles? What you need to know about Texas cases, symptoms and vaccine
According to the Mayo Clinic, measles is a serious and fatal childhood virus. The death rate of measles ... eight and 12 days for children to develop symptoms of the measles but it can be ...
New Mexico reports first case of measles
Lea County is located on the border of New Mexico and Texas. New Mexico health officials warned of a potential measles threat due to two cases of measles in Gaines County, Texas. The measles case was ...