Texas, Measles

Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak grows to 259, with just 2 among fully vaccinated people
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released Friday.
Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 294 as outbreak spreads
By Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) -Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rose to 294 on Friday, surpassing all U.S. cases recorded in 2024, as an outbreak that began in late January in West Texas spreads. The U.
Number of measles cases continues to grow in Texas outbreak, state health department says
The overwhelming majority of cases are in unvaccinated individuals according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: State reports dozens of new cases, infections in new counties
Half of the newly reported cases are in Gaines County, about 80 miles southwest of Lubbock, which has been the epicenter of the outbreak. The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed 259 cases of measles since late January.
Measles cases in Texas surpass 250, new county added to the list
Health officials said 259 cases have been identified since late January, up from the 223 cases reported earlier this week.
Texas measles outbreak grows, while New York and California report new cases
Counties in California, New York and Maryland detected their first measles cases of the year. The CDC has warned travelers to be vigilant as spring break begins.
U.S. measles cases top 2024 total as outbreaks surpass 300 infections in 15 states
Measles cases have surpassed 300 in the U.S. in 2025 thus far, more than the total number of infections seen in all of 2024.
Texas Measles Outbreak Pushes US Case Count Past 2024 Total
Less than three full months into 2025, US measles cases have outpaced last year’s total, as a worrying outbreak linked to two deaths continues to spread.
Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024
Three months into 2025, the United States has surpassed the total number of measles cases in the country for all of last year.
WHO Report Shows Measles Spreading Across The World As Cases In The US Surpass Total For 2024
The United States has already experienced more cases of measles in the country in the two-and-a-half months of 2025 than it did the entire year of 2024.
U.S. measles cases so far this year top total case count in 2024
Only two and a half months into the new year, the measles cases recorded from the U.S. have already surpassed the total cases reported for all of 2024, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico now have nearly 300 cases in total. Two unvaccinated people have died from ...
Texas measles continues to rise impacting new counties as schools let out for spring break
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West Texas measles cases rise to 259. Here is what you need to know.
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A Texas church school ranked last in state measles vaccination rates. Its pastor rejoiced
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Newborn babies exposed to measles in Texas hospital
On Wednesday, a woman gave birth in a Lubbock, Texas hospital in the middle of a deadly and fast-growing measles outbreak.
Measles Is Harmful, Contrary to Flimsy Social Media Claims of Long-Term Benefits
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U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave
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