Texas measles outbreak hits 259

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Measles cases have surpassed last year’s total less than three months into the year, as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.
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Texas measles outbreak grows to 259 cases, spreads to two new counties
The measles outbreak that began in the South Plains region of Texas grew to 259 cases and spread to two more counties on Friday, health officials said. The latest update from the Texas Department of State Health Services includes 36 new cases since the agency’s last update on Tuesday.
U.S. measles cases top 2024 total as outbreaks surpass 300 infections in 15 states
Measles cases have surpassed 300 in the U.S. in 2025 thus far, more than the total number of infections seen in all of 2024.
Texas measles outbreak hits 259; just 2 cases among fully vaccinated
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released Friday.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 223 cases, with another 33 in New Mexico
Texas' largest measles outbreak in three decades grew to 223 cases on Tuesday. Twenty-nine people have been hospitalized and one child has died.

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