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CDC, Texas and Measles

Measles costs are accumulating as funding cuts threaten the outbreak response
Measles cases have surpassed 650 in an ongoing multistate outbreak, but federal funding cuts could threaten the response.
CDC scientist: Texas measles outbreak response hurt by funding cuts
The CDC is struggling to respond to the Texas measles outbreak. The U.S. has reported more than 700 cases in 25 states.
Texas measles outbreak swells to 561 cases, CDC sends more help
Measles have continued to spread in Texas with a total of 561 reported cases. Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, saw an increase of nine cases since mid-April.
Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak reach 561, with 20 new infections confirmed
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow, reaching 561 cases, according to new data published Tuesday.
In the West Texas measles outbreak, a new battle emerges — misinformation
Vaccine critics have downplayed the role of measles in two Texas girls’ deaths, peddled unproven measles treatments and exaggerated the dangers of the vaccine.
Texas has about 25 ‘actively infectious’ measles cases as outbreak climbs toward 600
The Texas Department of State Health Services said “fewer than 25 of the confirmed cases” are believed to be actively infectious as of Tuesday, April 15, based on when their rashes appeared. The counties with “ongoing measles transmission” are Cochran, Dallam, Dawson, Gaines, Garza, Lynn, Lamar, Lubbock, Terry and Yoakum.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 561 cases, hits one new county
Texas health officials reported Tuesday that the state's measles outbreak grew to 561 cases and spread to one new county. The latest update from the Texas Department of State Health Services includes 20 new cases since the agency's last update on Friday.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: State identifies 20 new cases, state total climbs to 561
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 561 since January.
Measles Updates: Over 560 Cases In Texas After Outbreaks Reported In 3 More States
Texas health officials reported over 560 measles cases in the state Tuesday, days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced 712 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. as outbreaks of the highly contagious illness have also been reported in Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana.
Texas measles outbreak shows what happens when vaccine funding flatlines
Recent cuts by the Trump administration have pulled billions of dollars in COVID-19-related funding—$2 billion of it slated for immunization programs for various diseases.
Texas measles cases are underreported, response hurt by funding cuts, CDC scientist says
A CDC senior scientist provided an update on the measles outbreak on Tuesday, while taking reporter questions about the agency's response.
Texas measles outbreak could last 12 months, experts say, risking U.S. elimination status
The measles outbreak has already spread to three states and triggered more than 500 cases. But it could keep growing for ...
RFK Jr.’s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials
As measles outbreaks popped up across the U.S. this winter, pediatricians waited for the nation's public health agency to ...
Measles cases in Texas rise to 561, state health department says
The Texas health department reported 561 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 20 from April 11, as the United States battles an outbreak of the childhood disease.