Texas, Measles

Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas Outbreak
At least 124 cases have been reported since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.
‘Thousands' possibly exposed to measles in Texas as outbreak grows
A paramedic administers a dose of the measles vaccine at a health center in Lubbock, Texas, Feb. 27, 2025. The West Texas measles outbreak continues to grow, now possibly spreading into the central part of the state and neighboring New Mexico, health officials said Friday.
Measles outbreak in Texas surpasses 100 cases, health officials urging MMR vaccine
State and local health officials are urging individuals to receive MMR vaccine as Texas reaches 124 cases this week. Here is what we know.
Measles outbreaks rise to nearly 100 cases between Texas and New Mexico. Here's what to know.
Measles is a highly contagious disease. Here's what you should know about how to protect yourself against measles, as well as what's happening in Texas and New Mexico.
Measles outbreak turns fatal in West Texas
A measles outbreak turned fatal for a West Texas child this week, as infections spread over the state line into Lea County last week.
Texas child is first reported US measles death in a decade as outbreak hits more than 130
The child, who was not vaccinated against the disease, died overnight in a children's hospital in Lubbock, Texas.
Texas measles outbreak: Here’s why it’s not going away anytime soon
Now 124 people infected in West Texas, nine more in New Mexico and outbreak 'still has a lot of energy and steam behind it.'
Dallas doctor urges vaccinations amid measles outbreak
The recent measles outbreak in West Texas has raised concerns about the risks in unvaccinated communities. His wife, Betsy Arakawa, was also found dead in their New Mexico home. President Donald Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” Friday in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting,
Texas doctor addresses the region's measles outbreak
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Dr. Ron Cook of Lubbock, Texas, about the measles outbreak in his state – and what the Lubbock Health Department is doing to try to control it.
Did you feel it? 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits Martin County, felt in Lubbock, New Mexico
Martin County was rocked Friday afternoon by a 4.8 earthquake, which were felt in New Mexico and Lubbock. Here's what we know ...
Measles has killed a child in Texas. NM lawmakers are urging Sec. Kennedy to action.
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported Feb. 26 that Texas health officials confirmed the first death due to the measles outbreak.
Measles cases in western Texas rise to 146, possibly spreading to other areas
The number of confirmed measles cases in western Texas grew to 146, and it is possibly spreading to the central part of the ...
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Measles cases in Texas continue to rise as state reports 58 total cases in 3 weeks
What you need to know about growing number of cases in Texas, New Mexico Lubbock health officials confirm first ...
Mexicans warned not to travel to Texas over measles
Mexico has issued a warning to its citizens asking them not to travel to Texas and seven other states in the U.S. due to a measles outbreak.
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City confirms Walmart, Target as possible measles exposure sites in Lubbock, urges caution
What you need to know about growing number of cases in Texas, New Mexico This comes after Covenant Health Hospital in Lubbock confirmed the first measles-related death in Texas earlier in ...