Overview

• The Texas measles outbreak has grown to 561 confirmed cases, with Gaines County remaining the epicenter at 364 cases.
• CDC officials suspect significant underreporting of cases, indicating the outbreak may be more extensive than current data shows.
• Two unvaccinated children have died, and 58 patients have been hospitalized since the outbreak began in late January 2025.
• The outbreak has spread to a new county, Reeves County, and continues to affect neighboring states, including New Mexico and Oklahoma.
• The CDC has deployed an additional seven personnel to Texas to support containment efforts, citing resource strains from reduced federal health funding.