Texas measles outbreak cases surpass 500

Measles outbreak in west Texas worsens due to vaccine scepticism

With two measles deaths - both children - in the state, officials struggle to convince communities to vaccinate.

1 case of measles confirmed at Bel Air High School

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - The Ysleta Independent School District confirms that one of the measles cases reported by the City Health Department was registered at Bel Air High School. "Ysleta ISD will reach out to any Bel Air High School parent whose child was found to be in contact with the positive measles case. For reference, about 34,000 students are enrolled at Ysleta ISD; only 0.6% of our students have NOT had the measles vaccine," said a spok…

North Texas child care centers ramp up measles education amid Texas outbreak

Measles cases have risen in Texas, and child centers in the DFW area are increasing parent education and vigilance to prevent the spread of the infection.

Measles cases in Texas rise to 541, state health department says

(Reuters) -The Texas health department reported 541 cases of measles in the state on Friday, an increase of 36 cases from its previous count on April 8, as the United States battles an outbreak of the childhood disease that has…

Texas measles outbreak 2025: State identifies 36 new cases, state total climbs to 541

Officials said around 30 cases were believed to be "actively infectious."

CDC defunds vax clinics in San Antonio amid measles outbreak

The defunding for San Antonio's free and low-cost vaccination programs also delivers job cuts and ends some grants for housing.As measles spreads, federal funding cuts force Metro Health to halt vaccine clinics was first posted on April 11, 2025 at 5:00 am.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement…