Overview

• Texas health officials confirmed 561 measles cases as of April 15, with the outbreak now affecting 23 counties, including a new case in Reeves County.
• Two children have died from measles-related complications, and 58 patients have been hospitalized since the outbreak began in late January.
• The majority of cases involve unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status, with only 11 cases reported among vaccinated individuals.
• The outbreak has spread beyond Texas, with New Mexico reporting 58 cases and Oklahoma confirming 12 cases linked to the Texas outbreak.
• CDC officials warn of significant underreporting of measles cases, citing resource constraints and inconsistent federal messaging as challenges to containment efforts.