Americandiary24: Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, largest in over 30 years

Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, largest in over 30 years

21 February 2025 / 23:52 | Health | Follow contets:

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The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 90, according to new data released on Friday.

Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, and 16 people have been hospitalized so far, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Five cases included those who have been vaccinated.

A DSHS spokesperson previously told ABC News that this marks the largest measles outbreak in the state in more than 30 years. Children and teenagers between ages 5 and 17 make up the majority of cases with 51, followed by 26 cases among children ages 4 and under.

Gaines County is the epicenter of the outbreak, with 57 cases confirmed among residents, according to DSHS. State health data shows the number of vaccine exemptions in the county have grown dramatically.

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