The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow, reaching 561 cases, according to new data published Tuesday.

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world. Last year, an outbreak that started in Gaines County led to more than 760 cases and claimed the lives of two children. A leading U.S. health ...

Dr. Jennifer Shuford has led the Department of State Health Services in Texas since 2022 after serving as the state's chief ...

For the second time in two years, Texas is experiencing a significant measles outbreak. But unlike last year’s outbreak in the South Plains, there’s little information available about the new surge ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday appeared to downplay the seriousness of the West Texas measles outbreak that has killed a school-age child. The child’s death, ...

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Shuford was an infectious disease physician based in Austin before joining the DSHS in 2017. She currently serves on the DSHS ...

While the worst outbreak in the U.S. is located in West Texas, the CDC has confirmed cases in 18 other states. A measles outbreak in West Texas is continuing to grow in cases as state health officials ...

An explosion of reported measles cases in Texas’ federal detention facilities broke through to the public last month, infecting at least four El Paso residents who worked in one of the centers and ...