Texas measles outbreak grows

Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak grows to 259, with just 2 among fully vaccinated people
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released Friday.
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As the measles outbreak continues in West Texas, The Dallas Morning News will keep this page updated with information on confirmed cases. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported Tuesday that there have been 223 confirmed cases since the outbreak began in January.
Measles outbreaks surge in Texas & New Mexico, with more than 250 cases & 2 deaths
Measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico were now up to more than 250 cases as of Wednesday. Two people have died from measles-related causes, health officials said. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that's airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes,
Texas measles outbreak grows, while New York and California report new cases
Los Angeles County in California, Suffolk County in New York and Howard County in Maryland detected their first confirmed cases of measles this year, while Oklahoma reported two possible cases, local health authorities said this week.
Texas measles outbreak spreads to Oklahoma
The west Texas measles outbreak has now spread to Oklahoma, as well as New Mexico, with more than 258 cases reported Tuesday across the three states.
Texas measles outbreak linked to cases in New Mexico, Oklahoma
The measles outbreak in the South Plains region of Texas has been linked to confirmed cases in New Mexico and Oklahoma. The outbreak in West Texas is centered in Gaines County, which neighbors Lea County,
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4 measles cases confirmed in Lamar County, state total climbs to 259 Friday
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