Measles, Texas

Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico now have nearly 300 cases in total. Two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. The U.S.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 259 cases, spreads to two new counties
Texas' largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years grew by another 36 cases on Friday, with a handful in two new counties.
U.S. measles cases top 2024 total as outbreaks surpass 300 infections in 15 states
Measles cases have surpassed 300 in the U.S. in 2025 thus far, more than the total number of infections seen in all of 2024.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: State reports dozens of new cases, infections in new counties
Half of the newly reported cases are in Gaines County, about 80 miles southwest of Lubbock, which has been the epicenter of the outbreak. The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed 259 cases of measles since late January.
Measles cases in Texas surpass 250, new county added to the list
Health officials said 259 cases have been identified since late January, up from the 223 cases reported earlier this week.
Texas measles outbreak hits 259; just 2 cases among fully vaccinated
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released Friday.
Is Texas measles outbreak linked to 'border'? No evidence, officials say
A measles outbreak in West Texas has sickened at least 198 people, with 23 patients hospitalized and one dead.
Texas measles cases rise to 223, but no new counties included in outbreak
Texas is now reporting 223 measles cases in the outbreak that began in Gaines County. There are dozens more cases in New Mexico, too.
As Texas measles outbreak grows, U.S. cases quickly surpass total for all of 2024
Measles cases have surpassed last year’s total less than three months into the year, as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.
Number of measles cases continues to grow in Texas outbreak, state health department says
The overwhelming majority of cases are in unvaccinated individuals according to the Texas Department of State Health Services ...
West Texas measles cases rise to 259. Here is what you need to know.
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Measles outbreaks reach Texoma, local doctor speaks about vaccines
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Newborn babies exposed to measles in Texas hospital
On Wednesday, a woman gave birth in a Lubbock, Texas hospital in the middle of a deadly and fast-growing measles outbreak.
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Father of a child who died from measles would prefer the spotlight were less bright
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For Parents of Babies Near Measles Outbreaks, a Painful Waiting Game
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4 measles cases confirmed in Lamar County, state total climbs to 259 Friday
Four additional cases of measles have been confirmed in North Texas as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.
U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave
The U.S. has seen at least 308 measles cases so far this year, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for ...