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Texas Ends Measles Outbreak Amid Declining Vaccination Rates

8/19/2025

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Texas has concluded its measles outbreak, reporting 762 confirmed cases and two deaths since January.
The outbreak ended after 42 consecutive days without new cases in affected counties.
Declining vaccination rates among kindergartners pose ongoing health risks.
Nationwide, over 1,350 measles cases have been reported this year, the highest since 2000.

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Story summary

Texas has concluded its measles outbreak, reporting 762 confirmed cases and two deaths since January.
The outbreak ended after 42 consecutive days without new cases in affected counties.
Declining vaccination rates among kindergartners pose ongoing health risks.
Nationwide, over 1,350 measles cases have been reported this year, the highest since 2000.