Measles, Texas and Gaines County

Measles exposure alert issued after Gaines County resident visits Buc-ee's
Health officials in Comal County are urging residents to exercise caution after a Gaines County resident, who may have been exposed to me
Measles spreads in Gaines County, Texas: Here’s what Harris County residents should know
There is a measles outbreak in the South Plains region of Texas, with 58 confirmed cases, primarily in Gaines County, which accounts for 45 cases.
Texas measles outbreak nearly doubles in a week to 90 cases. See map of cases per county
A fast-growing measles outbreak in West Texas has nearly doubled in just one week, now totaling 90 cases across seven counties and spreading to New Mexico. Earlier this week, the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed 49 cases in five counties.
Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to New Mexico as Case Numbers Near 100
Lea County, New Mexico, is now reporting an outbreak of measles, according to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMD
Measles outbreak sickens nearly 100 in New Mexico and Texas
The deadly illness has sickened dozens of people in west Texas and New Mexico since late January. The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed 90 cases of measles, including at least 77 children. Sixteen people have been hospitalized as a result.
What to know about the measles outbreak in Texas
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the health departments in Texas and New Mexico, are closely monitoring a measles outbreak
Measles Exposure Warning Issued To Texas Residents
A warning has been issued for three Texas cities after someone with measles visited them while contagious. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DHSH) shared the warning on Monday "so unvaccinated people may monitor themselves for symptoms and seek testing if symptoms occur.
Texas measles outbreak: 90 cases reported in South Plains region
An outbreak of measles has struck the South Plains region of Texas, with 90 cases reported since late January, according to ...
The Immunization Partnership response to Gaines County measles outbreak
A news release said the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports (as of Feb 12): — 24 cases of measles ...
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Texas health officials confirm new measles cases in Gaines County, Terry counties
The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed 24 total cases of measles in Gaines County and a new case ...
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Measles outbreak in Texas grows to 58 cases: What are the symptoms? Is it fatal?
Measles cases continue to grow in an outbreak ... Most infections are centralized in Gaines County (45), followed by nine in Terry County and one to two in Lubbock, Lynn and Yoakum.
Central Texas universities, health departments warn of potential measles exposure after visit from at least one positive West Texas resident
Two Texas universities and their surrounding communities have issued warnings about potential exposure to measles after ...
See how many students are vaccinated for measles in your school district
Austin ISD’s vaccination rate is also low compared to the state average – around 84% of AISD kindergartners had the MMR ...
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Measles cases are on the rise, mostly among unvaccinated people. Know the symptoms
just across state lines from Gaines County. Three residents tested positive for measles during the week. The last major outbreak of measles in the U.S. occurred six years ago when 22 outbreaks ...
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TTUHSC health officials weigh in on illness, vaccines as measles spread continues
You can contract measles simply by being in the same room with someone who has it, even after they leave,” Dr. Griffin said.