Texas measles outbreak grows to more than 300 cases

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year
As measles cases in West Texas are still on the rise two months after the outbreak began, local public health officials say they expect the virus to keep spreading for at least several more months and that the official case number is likely an undercount.
Measles cases linked to outbreak in Texas reach 309, surpassing nationwide total in 2024
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 309, according to new data released Friday.
Measles outbreak surpasses 350 cases and is expected to keep growing
Three hundred and fifty-five cases have been reported in the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, but local officials say that it’s an undercount and that the virus could continue to spread spread for months.
Measles cases are up to 351 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico now have 351 cases in total. Two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. The U.S.
Parents of Texas child who died of measles still against vaccines
According to the parents, the child contracted measles, also developing pneumonia and trouble breathing. Her parents took her to the hospital where she was placed on life support before passing away. However, the parents said they would still not recommend the measles, mumps and rubella vaccines.
Vaccinations are injected with politics as measles spreads in West Texas
The politics of ending vaccine requirements in Texas is in conflict with the reality of a raging measles outbreak in West Texas. Texans for Vaccine Choice, a powerful political action committee, has been leading the fight to weaken vaccination requirements.
West Texas measles outbreak swells past 300 cases. New Mexico, Oklahoma cases number more than 40
The number of measles cases in Texas swelled past 300 as the outbreak continues affecting the state's South Plains and Panhandle regions. Since late January, more than 309 cases of measles and 40 hospitalizations were reported by the Texas Department of State Health Services,
Texas measles outbreak grows to more than 300 cases as of Friday. Here’s the latest.
The Texas measles outbreak has grown to a total of 309 cases, according to new data released Friday by the Texas Department of State Health Services. None are in North Texas yet, but the Star-Telegram has found that 1 in 3 schools in Fort Worth are at risk of a measles outbreak.
Cases of measles continue to surge in Texas as outbreak expands to more counties
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Measles cases continue to rise in Texas — see the latest numbers
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