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Texas, Gaines County and Measles

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.

Politifact · 23h

No, a vaccine campaign did not cause the Gaines County, Texas, measles case spike

The People’s Voice cited South Plains Public Health District vaccination clinics held Feb. 6 and 7 in Gaines County. On Feb. 5, the Texas state health department confirmed Gaines had six cases of measles, "all among unvaccinated school-aged children."

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 19h

Data: These charts show vaccine exemptions in North Texas, Gaines County

For a community to be protected against contagious diseases, enough residents need to be vaccinated to provide “herd immunity.”

Texas measles outbreak grows to nearly 150 cases

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on … · 21h

Texas Measles outbreak continues to grow to 146 cases, 1 death of a school-aged child

With Texas measles cases in 146 cases along with the death of a child, health officials are urging individuals to receive MMR. Here is what we know.

NBC News on MSN · 15h

‘Thousands' possibly exposed to measles in Texas as outbreak grows

A paramedic administers a dose of the measles vaccine at a health center in Lubbock, Texas, Feb. 27, 2025. The West Texas measles outbreak continues to grow, now possibly spreading into the central part of the state and neighboring New Mexico, health officials said Friday.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 3h

North Texas parents are worried about the measles outbreak. Here's what doctors say

As the measles outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, North Texas doctors say they’re fielding a growing number of questions from concerned parents. Dr. Christopher Dreiling, a pediatrician at Pediatric Associates of Dallas, said his office has had “dozens and dozens” of measles inquiries.

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Measles cases in western Texas rise to 146, possibly spreading to other areas

The number of confirmed measles cases in western Texas grew to 146, and it is possibly spreading to the central part of the ...

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Breaking: Austin's first case of measles confirmed, Austin Public Health says

Texas Department of Health Services on Friday upped its measles count to 146 cases with 20 people hospitalized. A school-age child died from the highly contagious virus this week. That child was not ...

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Central Texas universities, health departments warn of potential measles exposure after visit from at least one positive West Texas resident

The Hays County Health Department said a Gaines County resident visited San Marcos, where Texas State is located, on Feb. 14.

Texas weather can play a role in helping the measles virus spread rapidly. Here's how

The West Texas measles outbreak continues to see more confirmed cases and, on Wednesday, the outbreak's first death. Weather ...

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West Texas doctors urging vaccination after measles death: ‘This is a big deal’

After a pediatric patient in West Texas died of measles complications, hospital officials are urging the community to take ...

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Kennedy said measles outbreaks ‘not unusual.’ Here’s what the data says

Public health experts said that although it’s true we have measles cases in the U.S. every year, the latest outbreak is ...

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Some experts question RFK Jr. calling measles outbreak 'not unusual'

Public health experts are questioning RFK Jr's comments after he said the Texas measles outbreak was "not unusual." ...

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