" West Texas measles cases rise to 259. Here is what you need to know. " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a ...

The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 223 cases confirmed, according to new data ...

Texas has released its latest numbers of reported measles cases amid the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains region.

So far, 2025 is the fourth-worst year for measles in the U.S. since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000.

Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is preventable through vaccines, and had been considered ...

Health officials said 259 cases have been identified since late January, up from the 223 cases reported earlier this week.

The measles virus attacks long-lived immune cells, reducing antibody-mediated protection from other infectious diseases and ...

The number of measles cases has risen to 259 as the historical outbreak continues to rage on in West Texas and two new counties report infections, according to state officials on Friday.

The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has reached nearly 300 cases, with doctors warning that the disease can bring ...