Measles spreads in Gaines County, Texas: Here’s what Harris County residents should know
There is a measles outbreak in the South Plains region of Texas, with 58 confirmed cases, primarily in Gaines County, which accounts for 45 cases.
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. Most of them are unvaccinated, school-aged children.
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 confirmed nearby across state lines in New Mexico
Measles outbreak in West Texas hits 48 cases, majority reported in Gaines County
The measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled to 48 cases.42 cases have been reported in Gaines County.Surrounding counties have reported the other six cases.
24 cases of measles outbreak reported in a small county in Texas
A significant measles outbreak has been reported in Gaines County, Texas, with 24 confirmed cases, primarily among unvaccinated children. Health officials warn of the highly contagious nature of the virus and emphasize the importance of vaccinations to prevent further spread.
Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to New Mexico as Case Numbers Near 100
New numbers have been released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) regarding the measles outbreak in Gaines County and the surrounding communities: 90 individuals, including at least 77 children and 10 adults,
Measles outbreak in West Texas climbing close to triple digits
Measles exposures in Central Texas have been linked to visitors from Gaines County in West Texas, where a measles outbreak is reaching close to triple digits.
Texas measles outbreak nears 100 cases
Some private schools have shut down because of a rapidly escalating measles outbreak in West Texas. Local health departments are overstretched, pausing other important work as they race to limit the spread of this highly contagious virus.
KCBD Investigates Warning Signs: Man who pleaded guilty to stealing from Lubbock church now on trial in Gaines County
The man who pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from a Lubbock church in 2024 is now on trial in Gaines County, ...
The Immunization Partnership response to Gaines County measles outbreak
A news release said the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports (as of Feb 12): — 24 cases of measles ...
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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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Measles outbreak in Texas grows to 58 cases: What are the symptoms? Is it fatal?
Most infections are centralized in Gaines County (45), followed by nine in Terry County and one to two in Lubbock, Lynn and Yoakum. Thirteen patients have been hospitalized. Most of those infected ...
Texas colleges alert to possible measles exposure
Two Texas universities and their surrounding communities have issued warnings about potential exposure to measles after ...
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San Antonio warns of possible measles exposure
The City of San Antonio is warning residents about a potential exposure to measles at UT San Antonio and the Riverwalk earlier this month.
Should adults get booster shots of measles and other childhood vaccines? What to know amid Texas outbreak
In Texas, at least 90 cases of measles have been reported in recent weeks across the northwest part of that state.