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Nine of those infected were hospitalized and more cases are likely, health authorities said. U.S. vaccination rates for ...

At least 24 cases of measles have been reported in an outbreak in Gaines County, Texas, state officials said, warning that ...

With hospitalizations and at least nine confirmed cases, health officials race to contain a growing outbreak in a community ...

THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- 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 ...

A significant measles outbreak has been reported in Gaines County, Texas, with 24 confirmed cases, primarily among ...

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 ...

While flu cases continue to spread across the Big Country, another health concern is emerging — measles. Health officials ...

(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 ...

The Texas Department of State Health Services reported a measles outbreak Feb. 11 in Gaines County, with 24 cases confirmed and more expected.

Nine hospitalized in Texas amid measles outbreak, with 24 cases reported and high exemption rates for vaccinations. CDC links decline in vaccinations ...