Texas measles outbreak could grow

US measles outbreak nears 300 cases as doctors warn of deadly, long-term risks for kids
The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has reached nearly 300 cases, with doctors warning that the disease can bring deadly, long-term complications for young children infected by the
Measles outbreak in Texas has doctors worried over South Carolina's low vaccination rate
A measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow and cases are popping up all over the the U.S. The vaccination rate in South Carolina also puts kids at risk.
Newborns exposed in West Texas measles outbreak
Last week, a woman infected with measles gave birth at University Medical Center Children’s Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, possibly exposing newborns and their families to the highly infectious virus causing a large outbreak in West Texas and neighboring states.
As Measles Outbreak Grows, See How Your State’s Vaccination Rate Stacks Up
Outbreaks of once-eradicated diseases, like measles, are becoming more common and severe as childhood vaccination rates decline.
Texas measles outbreak update for March 14 as cases continue to rise
Texas measles outbreak update for March 14 as cases continue to rise in surrounding counties in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas.
As Texas measles outbreak grows, U.S. cases quickly surpass total for all of 2024
Measles cases have surpassed last year’s total less than three months into the year, as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.
Over a dozen new measles cases in Texas outbreak in less than a week: Officials
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in Texas has increased to 159 -- an increase of 13 cases in the past five days, authorities said on Tuesday.
Texas measles outbreak could grow as more parents opt out of vaccinating kids, doctors say
As Texas' measles outbreak grows, many North Texas doctors fear this is just the beginning, thanks to the increased vaccine hesitancy.
In West Texas' measles outbreak, families forgo conventional medicine along with vaccines
As the outbreak rages, unproven remedies like cod liver oil are being distributed free by some doctors. Families are lining up for them.
Nebraska doctors reviewing measles vaccine recommendations amid Texas outbreak
Some of the details behind the vaccine recommendations for measles are a bit complicated, which might result in questions about vaccination status for some middle-aged and older Nebraskans.
Texas measles outbreak hits 259; just 2 cases among fully vaccinated
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released ...
Newborns exposed to measles in Texas hospital
Infants barely three days old are receiving antibody injections to help protect against the virus. Nearly 300 cases have been ...
Kansas confirms first measles case since 2018 amid outbreak in other states
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Thursday confirmed the first case of measles in the state since 2018. The ...
Dr. Peter Hotez: Declining vaccination rates leave Texas vulnerable to measles, other diseases
Declining vaccination rates among Texas schoolchildren have increased the risk for outbreaks of measles and other diseases, Dr. Peter Hotez said.
Measles cases have already topped last year's numbers with 9 months left in 2025
So far, 2025 is the fourth-worst year for measles in the U.S. since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000.
As measles outbreak spreads, pediatric infectious disease expert discusses vaccine safety
Christina Hermos, MD'03, MMSc, hasn't seen a case of measles since she was doing a fellowship two decades ago. And that was a ...
CDC says US measles outbreak is worst since 2019 as RFK Jr. pushes alternative treatments
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing alternative measles treatments as the United States ...
WRVO Public Media7h
Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection
The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated children. People usually ...