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Measles spreads to central Texas

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Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
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There are already 70% more confirmed cases in 2025 than in all of 2024.
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Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases with 22 new infections confirmed over last 5 days
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 422, according to new data published Tuesday.
Measles update: State reports West Texas outbreak has seen 422 cases since January
The state health department reported 22 new cases of measles since last Friday's report. Forty-two of the patients have been hospitalized since the outbreak began in late January. The highest number of cases is in Gaines County where the outbreak is centered. The county has 280 of the 422 cases.
Measles spreads to central Texas; 5 states have active outbreaks
Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said. Other states with outbreaks — defined as three or more cases — include New Mexico, Kansas, Ohio and Oklahoma. Since February, two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.
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422 measles cases confirmed in Texas as state continues to battle an outbreak
A measles outbreak in West Texas is continuing to grow in cases as state health officials work to contain the spread of the highly-contagious disease.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases reported in 2 new counties, total rises to 422
The state has reported 422 cases since January. On Tuesday, the first cases were reported in Brown and Erath counties. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 22 new measles cases in connection with a West Texas measles outbreak Tuesday.
Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases; vaccine clinics canceled due to federal cuts
The measles outbreak in Texas continues to spread, with 422 cases reported since January, an increase of 22 cases since Friday. Most cases are in West Texas, where one child has died. Dallas County Health and Human Services has cut 21 workers,
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Nevada preparing for possible measles outbreak as cases nationwide pass 500
As measles cases in the U.S. pass the 500 mark Nevada health officials are preparing for a coordinated response, according to the Nevada Hospital Association (NHA).
83% of measles cases in the US originate in Texas, 41 hospitalizations
The number of cases continues to rise, and data from the CDC shows 97% of those infected are unvaccinated or whose vaccine status is unknown. In March alone, Texas reported 185 measles cases. Following behind Texas; New Mexico and Kansas have reported the next highest number of cases at 44 and 23, respectively.
First case of measles confirmed in Fort Bend County, officials say
Fort Bend County officials on Sunday confirmed that a woman has contracted measles, the first confirmed case in the county following outbreaks in West Texas and the Panhandle. The woman, who officials did not identify,
Texas health officials report 70 new measles cases, 400 statewide and urge caution
The Texas measles outbreak continues to grow as health officials report 70 new cases in the state, with 400 total cases.
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Kansas confirms 23 measles cases, Ohio has 10
Kansas and Ohio health officials have confirmed several measles cases among mostly unvaccinated children and adults, as the total number of states reporting measles outbreaks reaches 18.
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