Overview

• The outbreak, originating in Gaines County, Texas, has now spread to Carson, Collin, and Rockwall counties, marking its first linked cases in those areas.
• Texas has confirmed 717 measles cases since January, with 93 hospitalizations and two fatalities involving unvaccinated school-aged children.
• Nearly 96% of infections involve unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status, highlighting gaps in community immunity.
• Fewer than 10 cases are currently infectious, suggesting a slowdown, though experts caution against complacency as new cases emerge in previously unaffected areas.
• Public health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination campaigns, contact tracing, and community outreach to prevent further spread and resurgence.