West, Texas and Measles

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.
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.
10 new cases of measles reported in West Texas county and New Mexico
The Texas Department of State Health Services has identified 24 measles cases in connection with the onset of symptoms within the last two weeks. Gaines County, a small county in West Texas, has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state.
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.
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.
Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
Local health officials set up a drive-thru vaccination clinic last week and are offering screening services to residents.
Texas, Georgia Report Measles Outbreaks as Vaccination Rates Drop
Fifteen measles cases have been reported in Gaines County, Texas, where nearly 14% of K-12 students had a vaccine exemption last school year.
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 infection is the first reported case in New Mexico since Texas officials confirmed at least 15 measles cases since late January,
US Reports New Cases of Measles in Texas and New Mexico; This Is Why The Numbers Are Rising
Authorities in the US states of Texas and New Mexico have reported that the outbreak of measles has expanded, with 10 new cases. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, at least 24 measles cases have been identified in connection with the onset of symptoms within the last two weeks.
Measles outbreak in Texas was "completely preventable," infectious disease expert says
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New Mexico measles case confirmed amid rising number of infections in Texas
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Measles cases in Gaines County rise to 24
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State health officials report rise in Measles case in Gaines County, confirm cases in Terry County
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