measles, Texas

Officials report measles outbreak in Gaines County, cases up to ten
The Texas Department of State Health Services said on Friday there have been ten confirmed cases of measles in Gaines County. DSHS reported it as an outbreak of measles in the county.
Measles outbreak erupts in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
Gaines County has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the state of Texas and has among the highest rates of children with "conscientious exemptions" to school vaccination requirements.
Texas confirms measles outbreak as Georgia reports more cases
Elsewhere, the Georgia Department of Public Health today reported two more measles cases in unvaccinated Atlanta residents. In a statement, the group said the patients are family members of a case confirmed in January.
Texas DSHS confirms measles outbreak in Gaines County, investigating other possible cases
Lubbock and Texas health officials have confirmed 6 cases of measles in Gaines County, with others being investigated in the surrounding counties.
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
Measles outbreak mounts among children in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
A measles outbreak is growing in a Texas county with dangerously low vaccination rates. In late January, two school-age children from Gaines County were hospitalized with measles. Since an estimated 1 in 5 people with the disease end up in the hospital,
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.
HEALTHWISE: Measles Makes a Comeback – Lubbock Doctor is Concerned
With an additional four measles cases reported late Thursday, we have an outbreak on the South Plains. So who is at risk? And ...
Health officials provide details of first measles case found in Lubbock after 21 years
Lubbock saw its first case of measles after 21 years, prompting health officials to advocate for the vaccine and safety. Here ...
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Measles cases in Gaines County increasing, additional cases under investigation
There are six confirmed cases of measles in Gaines County. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said there ...
Lubbock Public Health Confirms Measles Outbreak in Gaines County, Increased Risk for Unvaccinated Individuals
LUBBOCK, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed six cases of measles in ...
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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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 ...
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 ...