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Texas measles outbreak grows to nearly 150 cases

1st measles death reported in Texas outbreak that's left over 140 people infected. The highly contagious virus explained.

A child who was hospitalized with measles in Texas has died, state health officials said this week. It marks the first death in the state's latest outbreak — the largest such outbreak in close to 30 years — which has left more than 140 people infected.

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Texas measles cases rise to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child’s death

DALLAS (AP) — The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said Friday.

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Amid growing Texas outbreak, how contagious is measles?

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans. Just one infected patient can spread measles to up to nine out of 10 susceptible close contacts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Disease (CDC).

North Texas parents are worried about the measles outbreak. Here's what doctors say

As the measles outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, North Texas doctors say they’re fielding a growing number of ...

After dismissing outbreak as ‘not unusual,’ RFK Jr. says ending measles in Texas is ‘top priority’

I recognize the serious impact of this outbreak on families, children, and healthcare workers,” Kennedy wrote on X Friday ...

Texas state health official disputes report of rubella in Mexia ISD

Mexia ISD updated its notice to the public about a possible measles exposure to say a school nurse confirmed it is a case of ...

Texas weather can play a role in helping the measles virus spread rapidly. Here's how

The West Texas measles outbreak continues to see more confirmed cases and, on Wednesday, the outbreak's first death. Weather ...

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More measles cases reported in Texas: Latest data and everything we know

The main measles outbreak has been in the South Plains region of West Texas, where 124 cases have been confirmed. Most of the ...

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Texas DSHS: No confirmed case of rubella or measles in Mexia ISD

The Texas Department of State Health Services is trying to set the record straight about Mexia ISD, saying the school ...

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Measles cases in Texas climbs to 146 with 20 hospitalized, officials say

Texas Department of Health Services on Friday upped its measles count to 146 cases with 20 people hospitalized. A school-age child died from the highly contagious virus this week. That child was not ...

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Central Texas universities, health departments warn of potential measles exposure after visit from at least one positive West Texas resident

The Hays County Health Department said a Gaines County resident visited San Marcos, where Texas State is located, on Feb. 14.

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