Texas, West and measles

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 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.
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.
Texas measles outbreak: Cases double since Friday
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County. As of Feb. 11, 2025, 24 cases have been identified with symptom-onset within the last two weeks.
Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
A small county in West Texas has 15 measles cases, mostly in school-aged children. Gaines County, which borders New Mexico, has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 24 cases, raises vaccination concerns
A measles outbreak in West Texas has grown to 24 cases, with a new infection in New Mexico. All Texas cases involve unvaccinated individuals, prompting vaccination clinics and public health warnings.
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 weeks. Eight of the 10 cases involved school-aged children.
Rise in Texas measles cases sparks concern amid declining vaccination rates
After two measles cases were identified in Houston; an outbreak has been reported in West Texas. Doctors say it's a concerning trend.
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.
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
Health officials issue warning after measles outbreak in West Texas
Health officials are concerned after a measles outbreak in West Texas. Vaccination rates have dropped, giving a reason for concern.
First measles infection reported in New Mexico
A measles outbreak in Texas has spilled into New Mexico, where an unvaccinated teenager in Lea County was confirmed with the viral illness, state health officials reported Tuesday. The measles ...
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 Measles Outbreak Hits As Congress Weighs RFK Jr.’s HHS Secretary Bid
Seven of 10 people with measles in Texas are hospitalized for a disease that was considered eliminated in 2000. Kennedy has ...