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Northwest Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases

Northwest Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases as exposures reported elsewhere in state

A measles outbreak in northwest Texas grew to 124 cases in nine counties on Tuesday, and health officials warned that residents in other parts of the state may have been exposed to the highly contagious respiratory illness.

CNN on MSN · 24m

Measles case count hits 124 in ongoing West Texas outbreak

The number of confirmed measles cases reported in an outbreak in West Texas is now at 124, the Texas Department of Health Services said in an update Tuesday, an increase of 34 since late last week.

Texas Public Radio · 46m

State reports West Texas measles outbreak cases now at 124

State medical experts have confirmed 124 cases of measles in Texas. This is the largest measles outbreak in Texas in 30 years. Here is how it started and an overview of the situation, as of Feb. 25.

Measles Is on Rise

Newsday · 9h

What to know about getting vaccinated for measles

Health experts say low vaccination rates are fueling outbreaks of the contagious disease that was considered to be eliminated 25 years ago.

The Charlotte Observer on MSN · 22h

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 Mexico, New York, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For comparison, 285 cases were reported in the U.S. in 2024.

Education Week · 2h

Measles Is on the Rise as Vaccinations Drop. Where Does That Leave Schools?

With a large, high-profile measles outbreak in West Texas, declining childhood vaccination rates , and the appointment of a vocal vaccine skeptic to America’s top health post, should schools brace for a possible resurgence of once-eradicated diseases?

20hon MSN

What to Know About the Measles Vaccine

Parts of Texas and New Mexico have been struck by measles outbreaks, sickening nearly 100 people, health officials announced ...

Odessa American2h

West Texas measles cases rise to 124. Here is what you need to know.

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

4don MSN

CDC layoffs strike deeply at its ability to respond to current flu, norovirus and measles outbreaks

Trump administration has taken actions to dismantle established public health infrastructure as part of its second-term ...

Medscape1d

Reduced Vaccination Rates May Allow Spike in Measles Cases

Overall, unvaccinated children are at the greatest risk for measles, according to the CDC. The CDC currently recommends two ...

Axios on MSN1d

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 ...

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