Measles Outbreak in Texas County With Low Vaccination Rate Multiplies, More Cases 'Likely'
A rapidly growing measles outbreak in Gaines County, Texas, linked to low vaccination rates, has reached 48 cases, prompting urgent health warnings and vaccination efforts.
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Most of the measles cases are still among school-aged children in Gaines County, Texas health officials said Friday.
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Multiple outbreaks of the measles have been reported so far this year, with one outbreak in Texas ballooning from six cases to 48 in just over a week.
Texas measles outbreak doubles, reaching 48 cases
While Gaines County, where 42 of the 48 cases were reported, remains the epicenter, DSHS reports that three cases have been reported in Terry County, two in Yoakum County and one in Ly nn County. All four counties are clustered in West Texas close to the New Mexico border.
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In the last three weeks, 48 cases of measles have been identified, sending 13 patients to the hospital, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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Nine of those infected were hospitalized and more cases are likely, health authorities said. U.S. vaccination rates for measles are falling, according to the CDC.
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.
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As of Tuesday, 24 cases were identified in Gaines County, with nine patients hospitalized. All of the cases are unvaccinated, DSHS reported.
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The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases, mostly in children and teens, making it the state's worst in nearly 30 years. State health officials said Friday in a news release that those who are infected are either unvaccinated or their vaccination status is unknown.
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