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Measles Outbreak in Texas Grows to 561 Cases, CDC Warns of Underreporting

The CDC reports over 700 cases nationwide as the Texas outbreak intensifies, with resource constraints and low vaccination rates complicating the response.

A sign outside Southwestern Public Health in St. Thomas, Ont. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 warns residents to call ahead before visiting a doctor or hospital if they think they have the measles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Geoff Robins
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Overview

  • Texas has confirmed 561 measles cases across 23 counties, with Gaines County accounting for nearly 65% of the total cases.
  • The outbreak has led to 58 hospitalizations and two deaths among unvaccinated children in Texas since January.
  • CDC officials warn that actual case numbers are likely higher than reported due to underreporting and untested recoveries.
  • Over 700 measles cases have been reported nationwide, largely in unvaccinated populations, as the virus continues to spread.
  • The CDC has redeployed staff and resources from other programs to respond to the outbreak, but funding cuts are limiting its capacity to address the crisis effectively.