Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
Fifteen measles cases — mostly in school-aged children — have been confirmed in a small county in West Texas with one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state.
South Plains officials report over a dozen measles cases in Gaines County
The South Plains Public Health District said there have been 15 confirmed measles cases in Gaines County. While a majority of the cases are of school-aged children, there are now a few adult cases. The South Plains Public Health District said all of the cases were unvaccinated.
Texas county reports measles outbreak among unvaccinated children
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County. All cases have been identified among unvaccinated school-aged children who are residents of Gaines County. Symptom onset began within the last two weeks.
Texas county dealing with measles outbreak
Dr. Peter Hotez with the Baylor College of Medicine, joins FOX 26 Anchors Rashi Vats and Caroline Collins, to discuss the measles outbreak in Gaines County, Texas.
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
Texas health authorities report 10 cases of measles in Gaines County
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting 10 cases of measles in Gaines County. Seven of the patients have been hospitalized.
Measles outbreak reported in Gaines County
With six cases in Gaines County, the community is warned to take precaution and the county has provided tips to keeping your loved ones safe.
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15 cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
Some of the cases appear to be connected to private religious schools in the district, said the health director, who ...