US EditionMeasles Outbreak: More Than 420 Cases In Texas As Colorado Reports First Infection Since 2023
- A measles outbreak in West Texas has grown since late January, totaling 422 cases.
- Low vaccination rates and high contagiousness contributed to the ongoing measles outbreak.
- Texas reports 42 hospitalizations, cases in 19 counties, and exclusion policies for unimmunized children.
- The Texas Department of Health reported that 5.64% of kindergarteners were not vaccinated for measles.
- The measles outbreak continues to spread with additional cases likely, impacting communities across Texas.
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Nevada preparing for possible measles outbreak as cases nationwide pass 500
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — 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). No cases have been reported in Nevada yet. "Hospitals and health districts throughout Nevada are registering for an important functional exercise simulating a measles outbreak across rural communities. This exercise addresses a plausible public health scenario that…
Chart shows how measles is spreading exponentially in the US
Most US measles cases are in Texas, which has outbreaks in multiple counties.Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images19 states, including Texas, New York, California, and Florida, have confirmed measles cases.There are 70% more cases in 2025 so far than in all of 2024.The majority of measles cases are in unvaccinated children. Texas has the most cases, at 422.Measles cases in the US are growing exponentially. There are already 70% more confirmed cases in 202…
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