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Measles cases reported in Texas as vaccine rate against the disease has fallen
Two of the four cases are in Lubbock, which hasn’t seen a case in more than 20 years. Meanwhile, measles vaccination rates in Texas have fallen over the last four years.
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Measles Outbreak Hits South Plains, Texas with 58 Cases, Health Officials Urge Vaccination and Caution
A measles outbreak in Texas has resulted in 58 cases and 13 hospitalizations, with most patients unvaccinated.
Measles cases are spiking in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what to know
At least three of the New Mexico cases are in Lea County, which borders Gaines County in Texas. The state health department ...
Measles outbreak grows bigger in rural Texas, and officials expect more cases
At least 58 new cases of measles have been reported across northwest Texas in recent weeks, state health officials said ...
Growing Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to Second State: What to Know
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has surged to 58 cases as of Tuesday, with eight additional cases reported in neighboring eastern New Mexico. New Mexico public health officials suspect some ...
West Texas measles outbreak grows to 58 cases: Could it spread to our area?
The video above first aired on February 17. The number of cases has risen since this video aired. ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- What started as a small outbreak in a rural Texas county ...
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Lubbock libraries open up as warming centers ahead of winter weather
An extreme cold weather warning is in effect from Tuesday through Thursday on the South Plains. As the city gears up to ...
South Plains health officials working to contain measles outbreak, encouraging vaccination
Lubbock's public health director says the national media coverage of the measles outbreak in our area could be a good thing, if it raises awareness about the virus and keeps more people safe.