Texas, Measles

Measles outbreak in Texas was "completely preventable," disease expert says
As Gaines County, Texas, deals with a measles outbreak, experts are reminding Americans that outbreaks like these can be avoided with available safe and effective vaccines.
Measles outbreak in Texas affecting children. Here are symptoms parents should watch for
Measles — also called rubeola — is highly contagious and can be serious and even fatal for small children. While death rates have been falling worldwide as more children receive the measles vaccine, the disease still kills more than 200,000 people a year, mostly children, according to Mayo Clinic.org.
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 erupts in one of Texas’ least-vaccinated counties
On January 30, officials reported two measles cases in unvaccinated, school-age 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.
Lubbock Public Health to offer measles vaccine amid growing measles cases in West Texas
Lubbock Public Health will offer measles vaccine clinics amid growing measles cases in West Texas. Here are the details.
Lynn County confirms measles case in ER, third West Texas case in week
A week after the first case of measles was reported in West Texas in recent memory, Lynn County has reported its first case. Here is what we know.
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.
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.
Jeju Island reports first measles case in 5 years; no symptoms found in contacts
A international tourist to South Korea's southernmost resort island of Jeju has tested positive for measles, making the first ...
10 new cases of measles reported in West Texas county and New Mexico
Public health authorities said Tuesday that an outbreak of measles in western Texas has expanded, while a new case was ...
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NMDOT confirms first measles case in Lea County
LEA COUNTY, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed the first case of measles this year. State health leaders ...
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Measles confirmed in 3 Georgia residents. What is the danger? Here's what to know
Georgia has reported measles in three residents. Here's a closer look at the virus, where it is, and how dangerous it is.
Concertgoer infected with measles after attending Drake concert
A public health warning has been issued after a person infected with measles attended rapper superstar Drake’s Perth concert.
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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Nearly 50 measles cases in areas east of London: Health units
Measles cases have quadrupled in one area east of London and more than doubled in a second area since outbreaks were declared ...