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Lubbock Public Health to offer measles vaccine amid growing measles cases in West Texas
Lubbock Public Health will offer measles vaccine clinics amid growing measles cases in West Texas. Here are the details.
Measles is spreading across West Texas. The county at the center has one of state’s highest vaccine exemption rates
Measles is spreading across West Texas. The county at the center has one of state’s highest vaccine exemption rates - Many of those infected in Gaines County were young and unvaccinated children
Measles outbreak grows in area with high rate of vaccine exemptions. How does Bexar County compare?
A measles outbreak is growing in a West Texas community with a high rate of opting out of vaccination requirements.
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.
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.
Measles Outbreak Tears Into Unvaccinated in West Texas
Fears of an increasing measles outbreak among children are rising in Texas, as most of the population is reportedly unvaccinated.
Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
A small county in West Texas has 15 measles cases, mostly in school-aged children. Gaines County, which borders New Mexico, has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state.
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 erupts in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
Health officials in Texas are battling a growing measles outbreak in an area that has some of the state's lowest vaccination rates and highest non-medical exemptions. On January 30, officials reported two measles cases in unvaccinated,
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.
Wednesday morning top stories: Measles cases continue to rise on the South Plains
Measles cases continue rising on the South Plains, Lubbock man to be sentenced today after pleading guilty to 2020 murder and ...
Health officials provide details of first measles case found in Lubbock after 21 years
On Wednesday evening, Lubbock Public Health notified the City of Lubbock of a school-aged child testing positive for ...
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Lubbock Public Health to host drive-up measles vaccine clinics
Note: The video reflects top headlines from morning of February 11, 2025. LUBBOCK, Texas — As measles cases are on the rise in the South Plains, the Lubbock Public Health (LPH) will host a ...
State health officials report rise in Measles case in Gaines County, confirm cases in Terry County
Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated withe he Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine, which they say is the best way ...
Texas Measles Cases Hit Double Digits as Outbreak Continues to Raise Alarm
The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a health alert warning of an outbreak, saying there are at least 10 confirmed cases.