State health officials report rise in Measles case in Gaines County, confirm cases in Terry County
Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated withe he Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine, which they say is the best way to not get sick.
Texas health officials confirm new measles cases in Gaines County, Terry counties
Texas health officials have confirmed 24 total cases of measles in Gaines County and a new case in Terry County on Tuesday. Here's what we know.
Texas measles outbreak rises to 24 confirmed cases
The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued guidance to schools as the measles outbreak in Gaines County rises to 15 cases, mostly in children.
Texas measles outbreak: Cases double since Friday
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County. As of Feb. 11, 2025, 24 cases have been identified with symptom-onset within the last two weeks.
Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
A small county in West Texas has 15 measles cases, mostly in school-aged children. Gaines County, which borders New Mexico, has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state.
What is measles? What you need to know about Texas cases, symptoms and vaccine
As another community in Texas confirms positive measles cases, here's what to know about symptoms of the highly contagious virus that impacts children.
Measles Outbreak Mounts Among Children in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated Counties
Most people who aren’t protected by vaccination will get measles if exposed. Gaines County has one of the lowest rates of childhood vaccination in Texas. At a local public schoo
Measles outbreak erupts in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
Health officials in Texas are battling a growing measles outbreak in an area that has some of the state's lowest vaccination rates and highest non-medical exemptions. On January 30, officials reported two measles cases in unvaccinated,
Texas County Reports Measles Outbreak Among Unvaccinated Children
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County. All cases have been identified among unvaccinated school-aged children who are residents of Gaines County.
Measles is spreading across West Texas. The county at the center has one of state’s highest vaccine exemption rates
Measles is spreading across West Texas. The county at the center has one of state’s highest vaccine exemption rates - Many of ...
Lubbock Public Health to host free drive-up measles vaccine clinic
While there are no confirmed cases of Measles in Lubbock, the public health department is hosting a free drive-up vaccine clinic for those who are unvaccinated.
Health officials provide details of first measles case found in Lubbock after 21 years
On Wednesday evening, Lubbock Public Health notified the City of Lubbock of a school-aged child testing positive for ...
What to know about positive measles case identified by Lubbock health department
The City of Lubbock has confirmed a positive case of measles in an area school-aged child who was recently treated at a ...
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Measles outbreak grows in area with high rate of vaccine exemptions. How does Bexar County compare?
A measles outbreak is growing in a West Texas community with a high rate of opting out of vaccination requirements.
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Lubbock Public Health to host drive-up measles vaccine clinics
Note: The video reflects top headlines from morning of February 11, 2025. LUBBOCK, Texas — As measles cases are on the rise in the South Plains, the Lubbock Public Health (LPH) will host a ...
Friday morning top stories: Measles outbreak growing on the South Plains
Lubbock Public Health confirmed an outbreak of measles on the South Plains, Lubbock Planning and Zoning Commissioner approve ...
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Lynn County Hospital awaits measles test results as cases rise in region
Lynn County Hospital District is awaiting test results for what doctors suspect is another case of measles in the South Plains. The only validated laboratory in the region is in Austin, and ...