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Texas measles outbreak rises to 24 confirmed cases
The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued guidance to schools as the measles outbreak in Gaines County rises to 15 cases, mostly in children.
Measles outbreak in Texas: What to know about symptoms, treatment
As of Tuesday, 24 cases were identified in Gaines County, with nine patients hospitalized. All of the cases are unvaccinated, DSHS reported.
Measles outbreak doubles in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
According to an update by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), all 24 cases identified in the two-week-old outbreak are in unvaccinated people. Nine of the patients (37.5 percent) required hospitalization.
Texas DSHS confirms measles outbreak in Gaines County, investigating other possible cases
Lubbock and Texas health officials have confirmed 6 cases of measles in Gaines County, with others being investigated in the surrounding counties.
Texas measles outbreak among children leads to health alert
According to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Rule §97.7, schools and childcare settings shall exclude unimmunized children for at least 21 days after the last date the unimmunized child was exposed to a measles case.
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 have been identified among unvaccinated school-aged children who are residents of Gaines County. Symptom onset began within the last two weeks.
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.
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.
As West Texas measles outbreak worsens, experts fear vaccine exemptions will make them more common
Experts worry measles outbreaks like one in West Texas could become more common due to a rise in nonmedical vaccine exemptions.
Measles outbreak in Texas was "completely preventable," disease expert says
As a West Texas county is dealing with a measles outbreak, experts are reminding Americans outbreaks like these can be avoided with safe, effective and available vaccines.  Health officials confirmed Tuesday that two dozen people have been identified with measles in Gaines County,
Measles is spreading across West Texas. The county at the center has one of state’s highest vaccine exemption rates
Two dozen cases of measles have been reported in a small West Texas county that has one of the state’s highest vaccine exemption rates. In Gaines County, which has a population of about 22,000, 24 cases of the airborne infectious disease have been reported since late January.
Texas cancels immunization conference, while CDC under federal gag order
Texas' public health department canceled its biennial immunization conference, amid 'uncertainty' about CDC participation.
Texas confirms growing measles outbreak affecting school-aged children
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles cases in Gaines County within the last two ...
Texas health officials confirm new measles cases in Gaines County, Terry counties
Texas health officials have confirmed 24 total cases of measles in Gaines County and a new case in Terry County on Tuesday. Here's what we know.
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DSHS: Texas reports 76% increase in mpox cases this year
DSHS stated. After a global outbreak in 2022, the number of cases in the country decreased, but never reached zero. However, in 2024, Texas has reported 152 mpox cases, compared to 85 cases during ...