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Measles Outbreak Surges in West Texas: 90 Cases Confirmed

2/22/2025

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The measles outbreak in West Texas has reached alarming heights, with 90 confirmed cases and 16 hospitalizations across seven counties. The crisis is particularly severe in Gaines County, where low vaccination rates, especially among Mennonite communities, have fueled the spread. Health officials urgently stress the critical need for vaccinations to combat this highly contagious virus.

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The measles outbreak in West Texas has reached alarming heights, with 90 confirmed cases and 16 hospitalizations across seven counties. The crisis is particularly severe in Gaines County, where low vaccination rates, especially among Mennonite communities, have fueled the spread. Health officials urgently stress the critical need for vaccinations to combat this highly contagious virus.