US EditionWest Texas measles outbreak grows to 58 cases, including some people who said they were vaccinated
- A measles outbreak in Gaines County, Texas has grown to 48 confirmed cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services .
- Health officials noted that 13 individuals have been hospitalized due to the outbreak, which is linked to low vaccination rates among the population.
- Dr. Céline Gounder stated that lower vaccination rates allow measles to spread, emphasizing the need for high vaccination coverage to prevent outbreaks.
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Morgan County Citizen
Number of Measles Cases Now 58 in West Texas Outbreak
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- New numbers have been released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in an update on the measles outbreak in Gaines County and the surrounding communities: 58 individuals, including at least…
Measles outbreak in Texas: what you should know
The United States is facing a growing measles outbreak, and Texas is one of the major hotspots. The highly contagious virus has already infected at least 48 people in the state, the worst outbreak in nearly three decades. It is mainly concentrated in Gaines County, a rural area with a significant Mennonite population where vaccination rates are well below national targets. Health officials have warned that if immediate action is not taken, the o…
The Star Kuala Lumpur
albuquerquenews.netMeasles cases on rise in U.S.
NEW YORK, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Cases of measles, a highly contagious virus that primarily affects children, are surging in Texas and several other U.S. states, according to official tally. Read full story
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