24 measles cases reported in Gaines County
The Texas Department of State Health Services is warning residents about a recent measles outbreak in Gaines County. So far, there have been 24 people in the county who have experienced symptoms associated with measles,
24 cases of measles outbreak reported in a small county in Texas
A significant measles outbreak has been reported in Gaines County, Texas, with 24 confirmed cases, primarily among unvaccinated children. Health officials warn of the highly contagious nature of the virus and emphasize the importance of vaccinations to prevent further spread.
Number Infected Now 24 in Texas County Measles Outbreak
New numbers have been released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in an update on the measles outbreak in Gaines County: 22 children and two adults have been infected as of Feb. 11.
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 health officials confirm new measles cases in Gaines County, Terry counties
Texas health officials have confirmed 24 total cases of measles in Gaines County and a new case in Terry County on Tuesday. Here's what we know.
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
Texas County Reports Measles Outbreak Among Unvaccinated Children
(HealthDay News) — 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 three weeks.
Texas Measles Cases Hit County With Low Vaccination Rates
A rapid rise in and around rural Gaines County on the border with New Mexico has seen 14 confirmed and six probable cases.
Texas health authorities report 10 cases of measles in Gaines County
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting 10 cases of measles in Gaines County. Seven of the patients have been hospitalized.
At least 22 children and two adults infected in Texas measles outbreak
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.
Measles Outbreak in Children Grows in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated Counties
With hospitalizations and at least nine confirmed cases, health officials race to contain a growing outbreak in a community with low vaccination
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Measles outbreak grows in area with high rate of vaccine exemptions. How does Bexar County compare?
A measles outbreak is growing in a West Texas community with a high rate of opting out of vaccination requirements.
Measles cases in Gaines County rise to 24
GAINES COUNTY, Texas — Measles cases in Gaines County have risen to 24 Tuesday, according to the Texas Department of State ...
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The measles outbreak in Gaines County has now reached 15 confirmed cases, from what the South Plains Public Health District ...
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