The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with 25 cases confirmed over the last five days, bringing the total to 223 cases, according to new data published Tuesday. Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status is unknown,

The measles outbreak in the South Plains region of Texas has grown to 223 cases. 29 of those infected have been hospitalized and one school-aged child has died, according to a new update from the Texas Department of State Health Services.