US EditionTexas health officials announce nation-leading 20 more measles cases
- The U.S. Reported 712 confirmed measles cases across 24 states, surpassing 2024's total of 285 cases.
- Measles was considered eliminated in the U.S. In 2000, with new cases stemming from international travelers.
- Texas reported the largest outbreak, beginning in late January with two cases and growing to 561 confirmed cases.
- Texas health officials reported that 5.64% of kindergarteners were not vaccinated for measles; Jill Bronaugh said there is a link to outbreaks.
- Two unvaccinated children in Texas died from measles complications, marking the first U.S. Measles deaths in a decade.
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Measles Outbreak Surge: Texas Grapples with Rising Cases
Measles Outbreak Surge: Texas Grapples with Rising Cases Cases of measles in Texas have surged to 561, marking an increase of 20 since April 11, according to health officials. The U.S. government has sent additional personnel to combat the growing outbreak in the state, notably impacting Gaines County.Dr. David Sugerman of the CDC revealed that efforts are hindered by the loss of $11 billion in federal grants previously used for tracking and con…
Texas confirms 20 more measles cases
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer Texas health officials confirmed 20 more cases of measles in its nearly 3-month-old outbreak Tuesday, alongside five new cases in New Mexico and six in central Ohio. Last week, U.S. measles cases topped 700 as Indiana joined five others states with active outbreaks. Even as the virus continued to spread and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention redeployed a team to West Texas, Health Secretary Rober…
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