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Texas measles outbreak hits 259; just 2 cases among fully vaccinated
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released Friday.
U.S. measles cases top 2024 total as outbreaks surpass 300 infections in 15 states
Measles cases have surpassed 300 in the U.S. in 2025 thus far, more than the total number of infections seen in all of 2024.
Measles Cases Reach Nearly 300 Total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s What to Know
Texas state health officials said Friday there were 36 new cases of measles since Tuesday, bringing Texas' total to 259. Five more people were hospitalized, for a total of 34. The outbreak has spread to two new counties: Cochran in West Texas with six and Lamar in the northeast part of the state with four.
Texas Measles Outbreak Pushes US Case Count Past 2024 Total
Less than three full months into 2025, US measles cases have outpaced last year’s total, as a worrying outbreak linked to two deaths continues to spread.
U.S. has surpassed total number of measles cases from 2024
Most of this year's cases have been linked to an outbreak that stretches from Texas to New Mexico and Oklahoma.
U.S. measles cases so far this year top total case count in 2024
Only two and a half months into the new year, the measles cases recorded from the U.S. have already surpassed the total cases reported for all of 2024, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Measles vaccinations for Georgia kindergarteners are below needed rate to prevent spread, experts say
Health officials now say that the measles cases in Texas and New Mexico are connected, with the outbreak spreading to a third ...
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Measles cases reported in Kentucky and Georgia
As of Monday, 222 measles cases were reported by 12 jurisdictions in Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Washin ...
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Atlanta-based doctor encourages vaccination to protect against measles outbreak
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia is among 12 jurisdictions that have reported new measles ...
Can you get measles if you've been vaccinated? Do you need a booster? What to know
Measles symptoms usually appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus and typically include high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes, according to the CDC. Measles rash appears three to ...
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RFK Jr. recommends measles vaccines for community immunity while supporting personal choice
Amid the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas ... Cases have been detected in Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island and Texas.
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Oklahoma becomes latest US state to report measles cases
A measles outbreak in the U.S. continues to expand as Oklahoma joins the growing list of states to report cases of the highly ...
This Is How Measles Kills
Measles is known for its characteristic rash, but it can have serious respiratory and neurologic complications.