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Health secretary earlier said outbreak was ‘not unusual’ but with first US measles death in decade steps up response

The majority of the 146 cases in Texas are infants, children, and teenagers

Infectious disease experts say the latest outbreak is still in its infancy and could get a lot worse – here’s what to know

Texas health officials say the number of people with measles has increased to 146 in rural West Texas outbreak that led this week to the death of a school-aged child who was not vaccinated

On Feb. 26, 2025, Texas health officials announced the death of a child in a measles outbreak – the first measles death in the United States since 2015. The outbreak was first identified in early February in Gaines County, Texas, where just 82% of kindergartners are vaccinated against measles, compared…

Declining vaccination rates, decreasing trust in government and a political unwillingness to endorse vaccines is shaping Texas’ measles response.

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Learn about the recent measles outbreak in Texas, vaccination importance, and global risks. Stay informed to prevent measles spread.

A list of 19 exposure sites has been released as health authorities warn two measles cases were likely acquired within the local community.

US Health Secretary's silence on measles vaccination amid deadly outbreak raises concerns. Health officials stress importance of vaccination for protection.

The first death from measles since 2015 was reported in an unvaccinated child in Texas this week