Parts of Texas and New Mexico have been struck by measles outbreaks, sickening nearly 100 people, health officials announced last week. The Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday that 90 cases have been identified in the state since January,
Texas’ largest outbreak of measles in 30 years has reached 90 cases, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday. Thirty-two cases have been added since the department’s update earlier this week,
Health authorities warned of further spread. Most U.S. measles cases this year involved people 19 and under and those without a confirmed vaccination.
As of Feb. 20, there were a total of 93 measles cases reported in eight states: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For comparison, 285 cases were reported in the U.S. in 2024.
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What to know about measles after possible exposure in San Antonio
Officials warn of possible measles exposure in San Marcos, San Antonio
A growing number of Central Texas health departments are warning residents of possible exposure to measles, the latest sign that the outbreak in West Texas is spreading across the state. Why it matters: Measles is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease that has surged in areas with high vaccination exemption rates.
Texas colleges alert to possible measles exposure
Dr. Jason Bowling, an infectious disease expert from University Health, appeared on the 6 O’Clock News to discuss the measles outbreak after a potential exposure was reported in San Antonio.
The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000 "thanks to a very high percentage of people receiving the safe and effective measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine," the CDC said, but now U.S. coverage among children of kindergarten age is below the 95 percent coverage target, which creates a higher risk for outbreaks of the virus.
Measles, a highly contagious airborne disease, can lead to severe health issues like blindness and pneumonia, with young children being most affected due to declining vaccination rates.
Two Texas universities have issued warnings about potential exposure to measles after someone who toured both campuses about 10 days ago tested positive. The state's health department says there are more than 90 cases of measles in West Texas,
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