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One child, who was not vaccinated, has died.
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The new outbreaks confirm health experts’ fears that the virus will take hold in other U.S. communities with low vaccination rates and that the spread could stretch on for a year.

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Measles cases rise to 444 in Texas and New Mexico, state health departments say
Texas and New Mexico's health departments said on Friday measles cases in their states have risen to 444, an increase of 74 infections since their last reports three days ago, as the U.S. deals with one of the largest measles outbreaks in a decade.
Live: Track measles cases during Texas outbreak with these graphics
Measles is considered one of the most contagious viruses in the world. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or even breathes. Particles can linger in a room up to two hours after an infected person has gone.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Measles cases jump to 400
The total number of cases reported in the state since January is 400. The total number of measles cases reported in connection with a West Texas outbreak has reached 400, according to the latest data from the Texas Department of State Health Services. In Friday's update, the agency reported 73 new cases since Tuesday.
Texas reaches 400 measles cases as US deals with outbreaks in 5 states
Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said. Other states with outbreaks — defined as three or more cases — include New Mexico,
Nearly 500 cases of measles reported across 19 states: CDC
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 400, with 73 cases reported over the last three days, according to new data released Friday. Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status is unknown,
West Texas children treated for vitamin A toxicity as medical disinformation spreads alongside measles outbreak
Medical disinformation connected to the West Texas measles outbreak has created a new problem. Children are being treated for toxic levels of vitamin A.
The Texas Tribune on MSN2h
Texas measles cases rise to 400. Here is what you need to know.
The number of measles cases has risen to 400 as the historical outbreak continues to rage on in West Texas, with two additional counties reporting their first cases, according to
Measles outbreak in Texas is spreading beyond the Mennonite community: Officials
When Texas officials first discovered measles cases this year, they were among the Mennonite population. Now, officials say cases are spreading to other communities.
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Midland measles case reclassified as part of outbreak
The Texas measles outbreak has reached 400 cases. Ector County reports new cases and potential exposure sites.
Texas Never Wanted RFK Jr.’s Unproven Measles Treatment
Kennedy made a show of shipping vitamin A to measles-stricken communities. The state’s public-health department didn’t take up the offer.
The Texas Tribune on MSN7d
Parents of Texas child who died of measles stand by decision to not vaccinate
The measles vaccine has been proven to be safe and effective against the disease, which is highly contagious and can be life threatening.
Measles cases rise to 44 in New Mexico, state health department says
Most of the cases were reported in Lea County, which is adjacent to the Gaines County in Texas. Gaines County is considered the center of the current measles outbreak that began in late January across the two states.
Nearly 500 cases of measles reported nationwide across 19 states: CDC
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 400 cases amid reports of some children taking unhealthy amounts of vitamin A.
Measles cases rise to 23 in Kansas, may be linked to large multistate outbreak
Twenty-three measles cases have been reported in Kansas, and the state health department said they could be linked to an ongoing outbreak that has infected at least 379 people across Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
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