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Measles cases in Texas rise to 663, state health department says
The Texas health department reported 663 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 17 cases since April 25, as the U.S. battles one of its worst outbreaks of the childhood disease. Cases in Gaines County,
As Texas measles cases rise, here is what you need to know.
The number of cases reported in Texas’ historic measles outbreak has risen to 597, an increase of 36 cases since Friday, according to state officials on Friday. Of those, 62
Texas Says Measles Cases Rise to 597 Since Late January
FILE PHOTO: A sign reading "measles testing" is seen as an outbreak in Gaines County, Texas, has raised concerns over its spread to other parts of the state, in Seminole, Texas, U.S., February 25, 2025. REUTERS/Sebastian Rocandio/File Photo
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases rise to nearly 600
Measles cases connected to an outbreak in West Texas have reached 597 as of Friday. Health officials are also investigating 15 cases in Upshur County to determine if those are connected to the outbreak. On Friday, the first cases were reported in Parmer ...
Lubbock health officials announce new MMR vaccine recommendations amid Texas measles outbreak
Local health officials gathered in Lubbock on Thursday evening to advocate for MMR vaccine amid Texas measles outbreak. Here's what to know
Texas measles outbreak now over 660 cases, but fewer than 10 actively infectious
Texas health officials reported 17 new measles cases on Tuesday, bringing the total confirmed cases since late January to 663. The state’s public health department estimates that fewer than 10 of the confirmed cases — about 1% — are “actively infectious.
Measles Cases Spike to 663 in Texas as Outbreaks Spread Across the US
The US is witnessing a concerning rise in measles cases, with Texas at the centre of a major outbreak. Since late January, the state has reported663 confirmed cases, with the majority concentrated in West Texas.
Measles Cases In U.S. Hit Nearly 900, With More Than 600 Cases In Texas
Of those infected across the U.S., 97% of cases came from those who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown.
In visit to Texas, RFK Jr. said autism, diabetes deserve more attention than measles
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during a visit to Texas on Tuesday that measles deserves less attention than ...
Measles cases — and misinformation — on the rise
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Brazos County offering free immunizations for infants as Texas measles cases rise to 600+
In honor of National Infant Immunization Week, the Brazos County Health District is offering free vaccines to uninsured or ...
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Measles Cases in Texas Rise to 646, State Health Department Says
Measles Cases in Texas Rise to 646, State Health Department Says (Reuters) -The Texas health department reported 646 cases of measles in the state on Friday, an increase of 22 cases ...
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Measles cases in Texas rise to 624, state health department says
(Reuters) -The Texas health department reported 624 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 27 from April 18, as the United States battles one of its worst outbreaks of the ...
With over 900 US measles cases so far this year, things are looking bleak
As of Friday, April 25, the US has confirmed over 900 measles cases since the start of the year. The cases are across 29 ...