Texas measles outbreak News

Texas Measles Cases Increase 4% as Spread Appears to Be Slowing

Texas reported 20 new confirmed measles cases on Tuesday, a 4% increase from Friday’s data as the virus’ spread appears to be slowing in the hardest-hit US state. The state now has 561 total cases, with 58 people hospitalized since …

Texas Measles Outbreak Could Become National Epidemic: Public Health Experts

With its measles outbreak spreading to two additional states, Texas is on track to becoming the cause of a national epidemic if it doesn’t start vaccinating more people, according to public health experts. Measles, a highly contagious disease that was …