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Measles case count hits 124 in ongoing West Texas outbreak
The number of confirmed measles cases reported in an outbreak in West Texas is now at 124, the Texas Department of Health Services said in an update Tuesday, an increase of 34 since late last week.
State reports West Texas measles outbreak cases now at 124
State medical experts have confirmed 124 cases of measles in Texas. This is the largest measles outbreak in Texas in 30 years. Here is how it started and an overview of the situation, as of Feb. 25.
West Texas measles cases rise to 124. Here is what you need to know.
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Texas measles outbreak grows to over 120 cases, DSHS reports
Four of the newly reported cases are located in Dallam County, 200 miles north of Gaines County where the outbreak originated.
Measles cases up to 124 in Texas as exposure hits to San Antonio
The Texas measles outbreak is up to 124 cases, according to the latest numbers by the Texas Department of State and Health Services. Five of those cases are in unvaccinated patients, according to the news release.
West Texas measles outbreak grows to 58 cases, including some people who said they were vaccinated
The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in West Texas has grown to 58, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Number of measles cases now 58 in west texas outbreak
New numbers have been released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in an update on the measles outbreak in Gaines County and the surrounding communities: 58 individuals, including at least 48 children and six adults,
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.
West Texas' measles outbreak climbs to 58 cases
The number of measles cases in an outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, with 58 patients confirmed in communities near the border with New Mexico.
Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to New Mexico as Case Numbers Near 100
New numbers have been released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) regarding the measles outbreak in Gaines County and the surrounding communities: 90 individuals, including at least 77 children and 10 adults,
Texas officials to provide update on measles outbreak
Texas health officials will provide an update on the measles outbreak in western parts of the state on Tuesday.
Central Texas universities, health departments warn of potential measles exposure after visit from at least one positive West Texas resident
The Hays County Health Department said a Gaines County resident visited San Marcos, where Texas State is located, on Feb. 14.
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