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Texas Measles Outbreak Hits 702 Cases, Spreads Nationwide

5/7/2025

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The measles outbreak in Texas has surged to 702 cases and claimed two lives since January, predominantly among the unvaccinated. Although West Texas is seeing a decline, the virus has now reached New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Kansas. With the CDC reporting 935 cases nationwide, this is the most severe outbreak since 2019, underscoring the urgent need for vaccinations.

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The measles outbreak in Texas has surged to 702 cases and claimed two lives since January, predominantly among the unvaccinated. Although West Texas is seeing a decline, the virus has now reached New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Kansas. With the CDC reporting 935 cases nationwide, this is the most severe outbreak since 2019, underscoring the urgent need for vaccinations.