Texas, New Mexico and Measles

Measles outbreak sickens nearly 100 in New Mexico and Texas
A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States has infected nearly 100 people in recent weeks. The deadly illness has sickened dozens of people in west Texas and New Mexico since late January. The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed 90 cases of measles,
New Mexico reports Texas measles outbreak has now crossed its border
The worst measles outbreak to hit Texas in a decade has now crossed the Texas New Mexico border and there are now eight cases in Lea County.
Measles Outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico Sicken Nearly 100 People
Texas reported 90 cases this week, while New Mexico reported nine. A majority of the cases have been in a Texas county where vaccination rates have lagged behind the rest of the state.
Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know
Measles is highly contagious. Here's what you should know about how to protect yourself against the disease, as well as what's happening in Texas and New Mexico.
Utah’s health department recommends the measles vaccine in response to Texas outbreak
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is concerned by recent outbreak. But those who have the measles vaccine, do not need to worry.
As Texas measles outbreak grows, here's what to know about the disease, vaccines and response
The measles outbreak in Texas has quickly grown to 146 cases. One child has died. NBC News answers readers' questions about the disease, vaccines and government response.
Measles cases approach 150 in ongoing West Texas outbreak
One hundred forty-six measles cases have been reported in the outbreak in West Texas, the Texas Department of Health Services said in an update today. This is 22 more confirmed cases since an update on Tuesday,
Texas measles outbreak reaches nearly 150 cases, state health department says
The measles outbreak in Texas has reached nearly 150 cases, according to a Friday morning update from the state health department. Health officials said 146 cases have been identified since late January,
Texas measles cases rises to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child’s death
Texas health officials say the number of people with measles has increased to 146 in rural West Texas outbreak that led this week to the death of a school-aged child who was not vaccinated.
Amid growing Texas outbreak, how contagious is measles?
Measles has been spreading across the U.S. for the last several weeks, sickening people in at least nine states amid a growing outbreak in western Texas. Several people have been hospitalized and at least one unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died,
Texas measles outbreak grows to 146 cases, children and teens most impacted
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 146, according to new data released Friday. Almost all of the cases are
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NM health department launches measles web resource
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) just launched a web resource addressing the rising ...
A measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has sickened over 130 people. The highly contagious virus explained — and what the CDC says about getting revaccina…
At least 124 cases of measles have been reported in Texas since late January — marking the largest outbreak in the state in ...
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New Mexico Department of Health launches webpage to track measles cases
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health launched a webpage to track cases of measles in the state. This comes after the department declared an outbreak in Lea County.
New measles cases tied to N.J. patient who visited 3 health facilities
The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed an initial measles case on Feb. 14 in an unvaccinated individual, and by Feb.
Get caught up on measles shots before spring break, a state epidemiologist says
One in five people infected in the current U.S. outbreaks has had to go to the hospital. Before you travel, make sure everyone's vaccinated, state officials warn.
RFK Jr. leadership style, growing measles outbreak lead to HHS resignation
A top spokesman in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services abruptly resigned over reports of internal clashing over ...
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New Mexico holds steady in measles cases
The number of measles cases in Lea County remained unchanged Friday, but public health officials said that could change.