Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 294

Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 300 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.
Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 294 as outbreak spreads
By Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) -Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rose to 294 on Friday, surpassing all U.S. cases recorded in 2024, as an outbreak that began in late January in West Texas spreads. The U.
Measles Outbreak: Cases In Texas Surpass 220 As No New Deaths Reported
There has been one confirmed measles death while officials in New Mexico determine if a recent death in the state was caused by measles.
Measles outbreak expands in southeastern New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Health announced we now have 33 cases. Before, they were all in Lea County, but now one of those cases is in Eddy County.
As Measles Continues to Spread in Texas, Cases Jump in New Mexico
The outbreak has sickened nearly 200 people in Gaines County, Texas. A neighboring county in New Mexico has seen 21 new cases since Tuesday.
West Texas measles cases rise to 259. Here is what you need to know.
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As Texas measles outbreak grows, U.S. cases quickly surpass total for all of 2024
As of Friday, 320 cases had been reported across 16 states, compared to 285 cases confirmed by the CDC for all of last year, which was the highest total since 2019.
West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30
A historic measles outbreak in West Texas is just short of 200 cases, Texas state health officials said Friday, while the number of cases in neighboring New Mexico tripled in a day to 30. Most of the cases across both states are in people younger than 18 and people who are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.
Measles Outbreak: Cases In Texas Surpass 250 As Illness Spreads To 15 States
A measles outbreak in Texas has infected over 250 people as of Friday, as cases of the highly contagious illness have been spotted in 15 states and already exceeded the total number of measles cases reported in 2024.
New Mexico resident tests positive for measles after dying, cause of death under investigation
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New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn’t yet confirmed
An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. State ...
Unvaccinated New Mexico Resident Dies of Suspected Measles
The patient tested positive for the infection, but state health officials could not confirm that it was the cause of death.
Measles Is Harmful, Contrary to Flimsy Social Media Claims of Long-Term Benefits
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No measles reported yet in Nevada, but state’s vaccination rate slipping
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Former CDC director argues for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine dose
The former director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) called for stronger, nationwide guidance on ...
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Oregon Senators Urge HHS Secretary Kennedy for National Measles Vaccination Campaign Following Deaths in Texas and New Mexico
Oregon senators urge HHS Secretary Kennedy to act against measles outbreak following deaths in Texas and New Mexico. They ...
U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave
The U.S. has seen at least 308 measles cases so far this year, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for ...