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Texas Declares Measles Outbreak Over Amid Ongoing Risks

8/21/2025

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Texas health officials declared the West Texas measles outbreak over after 42 days without new cases.
The outbreak, which began in January, infected 762 individuals, mostly unvaccinated children, leading to two fatalities.
Experts caution that measles continues to pose a risk due to ongoing outbreaks elsewhere.
Vaccination is essential to prevent future measles cases.

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Texas health officials declared the West Texas measles outbreak over after 42 days without new cases.
The outbreak, which began in January, infected 762 individuals, mostly unvaccinated children, leading to two fatalities.
Experts caution that measles continues to pose a risk due to ongoing outbreaks elsewhere.
Vaccination is essential to prevent future measles cases.