measles, Texas

Officials report measles outbreak in Texas county; cases up to 10
The Texas Department of State Health Services said on Friday there have been ten confirmed cases of measles in Gaines County. DSHS reported it as an outbreak of measles in the county.
Texas County Reports Measles Outbreak Among Unvaccinated Children
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County.All cases hav
Texas confirms measles outbreak as Georgia reports more cases
Elsewhere, the Georgia Department of Public Health today reported two more measles cases in unvaccinated Atlanta residents. In a statement, the group said the patients are family members of a case confirmed in January.
Officials report measles outbreak in Gaines County, cases up to ten
The Texas Department of State Health Services said on Friday there have been ten confirmed cases of measles in Gaines County. DSHS reported it as an outbreak of measles in the county.
Texas health authorities report 10 cases of measles in Gaines County
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting 10 cases of measles in Gaines County. Seven of the patients have been hospitalized.
Measles outbreak reported in Gaines County
With six cases in Gaines County, the community is warned to take precaution and the county has provided tips to keeping your loved ones safe.
Measles returns to Texas: First cases in Harris County and Lubbock
Texas sees first measles cases since 2023, with confirmed cases in Harris and Lubbock counties, highlighting the importance of vaccination.
Measles Outbreak Mounts Among Children in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated Counties
Most people who aren’t protected by vaccination will get measles if exposed. Gaines County has one of the lowest rates of childhood vaccination in Texas. At a local public schoo
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
Measles outbreak erupts in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
Health officials in Texas are battling a growing measles outbreak in an area that has some of the state's lowest vaccination rates and highest non-medical exemptions. On January 30, officials reported two measles cases in unvaccinated,
Measles outbreak escalating among children in red state's least vaccinated counties
A measles outbreak is growing in a Texas county with dangerously low vaccination rates. In late January, two school-age children from Gaines County were hospitalized with measles. Since an estimated 1 in 5 people with the disease end up in the hospital,
Texas Measles Cases Hit Double Digits as Outbreak Continues to Raise Alarm
The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a health alert warning of an outbreak, saying there are at least 10 confirmed cases.
Lubbock Public Health Confirms Measles Outbreak in Gaines County, Increased Risk for Unvaccinated Individuals
Due to the highly contagious nature of the virus, more cases are expected in Gaines County and surrounding areas. There are ...
Houston Chronicle10d
Two cases of measles confirmed in West Texas children following pair of Houston infections
"Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness, which can cause life-threatening illness to anyone who is not protected against the virus," DSHS officials said in Thursday's news release ...
Newsweek8d
Texas Measles Outbreak Raises Alarm
On January 23, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued a health alert after there were two confirmed cases of measles in the state, the first since 2023. The first two cases ...