Texas, measles

In rural West Texas, a measles outbreak grows with no end in sight
At least 58 cases have been confirmed. Health officials — who are scrambling to get a handle on the vaccine-preventable outbreak — suspect 200 to 300 people may be infected.
Texas measles outbreak: 90 cases reported in South Plains region
LUBBOCK, Texas — An outbreak of measles has struck the South Plains region of Texas, with 90 cases reported since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Measles outbreaks rise to nearly 100 cases between Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know
Measles is a respiratory virus that can survive in the air for up to two hours. Up to 9 out of 10 people who are susceptible will get the virus if exposed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Texas Measles Map Shows Hardest Hit Counties as Outbreak Grows
The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000 "thanks to a very high percentage of people receiving the safe and effective measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine," the CDC said, but now U.S. coverage among children of kindergarten age is below the 95 percent coverage target, which creates a higher risk for outbreaks of the virus.
Measles cases in Texas continue to rise as state reports 58 total cases in 3 weeks
With Lubbock seeing its first measles case in decades, health officials are warning individuals again of the rising number of cases in region.
Measles Outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico Sicken Nearly 100 People
Texas reported 90 cases this week, while New Mexico reported nine. A majority of the cases have been in a Texas county where vaccination rates have lagged behind the rest of the state.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, largest in over 30 years
A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 90 cases, mostly among unvaccinated children, state health data published Friday shows.
Texas measles outbreak reaches 90, mostly unvaccinated
AFPA measles outbreak that began in northwest Texas last month has now sickened 90 people, the vast majority of whom were unvaccinated, according to state data released Friday -- and the figure is expected to rise further.
Health officials urge vaccination ahead of Texas measles outbreak
San Antonio Metro Health is urging you to get your vaccines against the contagious disease. "Texas Department of State-Owned Services is documenting an outbreak of measles in the south plains region here in the state of Texas,
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Lubbock daycares respond to measles outbreak
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Lubbock area measles outbreak was preventable
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Hays County warns of possible measles exposure in San Marcos
People who were at Texas State University from approximately 3 to 7 p.m. and Twin Peaks Restaurant from 6 to 10 p.m. on Feb.
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Lubbock health officials confirm first measles case in county found in unvaccinated child
Local health authorities confirmed the first case within Lubbock County, mere hours after Texas health officials confirmed 48 ...
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In West Texas, those red measles blotches on fevered skin are warning signs for the nation | Editorial
Gaines County schools have among the lowest vaccination rates in Texas. The measles outbreak there is a portent for the rest of America.
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Measles outbreak in Texas grows to 58 cases: What are the symptoms? Is it fatal?
Measles cases continue to grow in an outbreak ... Gaines County (45), followed by nine in Terry County and one to two in Lubbock, Lynn and Yoakum. Thirteen patients have been hospitalized.
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Texas’ largest outbreak of measles in 30 years has reached 90 cases, the Texas Department of State Health Services said ...
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Measles cases reported in Lubbock in unvaccinated individuals
Several cases of the measles have been reported in Lubbock County since Friday, and nearly 50 cases have appeared in nearby ...