West Texas measles outbreak doubles to 48 cases in four counties
An outbreak of measles has spread to 48 cases across four counties in the South Plains region of northwestern Texas, doubling in scope from earlier this week, health officials said. Most of the cases are in school-aged children,
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Nine of those infected were hospitalized and more cases are likely, health authorities said. U.S. vaccination rates for measles are falling, according to the CDC.
Texas measles outbreak doubles, reaching 48 cases
While Gaines County, where 42 of the 48 cases were reported, remains the epicenter, DSHS reports that three cases have been reported in Terry County, two in Yoakum County and one in Ly nn County. All four counties are clustered in West Texas close to the New Mexico border.
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As of Tuesday, 24 cases were identified in Gaines County, with nine patients hospitalized. All of the cases are unvaccinated, DSHS reported.
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