Texas County Reports Cases Among Unvaccinated Children

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 reports new measles outbreak among young children
Texas Health and Human Services reports that seven children have been hospitalized with the disease. All were unvaccinated.
Measles Outbreak Mounts Among Children in One of Texas’ 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, the two cases suggested a larger outbreak.
Gaines County reports 10 measles cases, warns of potential outbreak in West Texas
GAINES COUNTY — Gaines County in West Texas reportedly has 10 cases of measles, with eight among school-aged children. According to the Texas Tribune, all the individuals were unvaccinated, and seven have been hospitalized. Health officials warn that more cases are likely to appear due to the disease being highly contagious.
Measles outbreak erupts in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
On January 30, officials reported two measles cases in unvaccinated, school-aged children in Gaines County, which sits at the border of New Mexico and is around 90 miles southwest of Lubbock, Texas. Both children were hospitalized in Lubbock and had been discharged.
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.
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 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.
Two new measles cases reported in Gaines County, Texas
Two new measles cases in Gaines County add to Texas's outbreak. Vaccination remains key to prevention, health officials emphasize.
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.
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Lubbock Public Health Confirms Measles Outbreak in Gaines County, Increased Risk for Unvaccinated Individuals
LUBBOCK, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed six cases of measles in ...