Overview

• Texas has confirmed 722 measles cases since January, with the outbreak centered in Gaines County, which accounts for 406 cases.
• Fewer than 10 cases are currently considered actively infectious, signaling a slowdown in transmission.
• Two unvaccinated school-aged children have died from complications, marking the first U.S. measles fatalities since 2015.
• The outbreak has spread to seven counties with ongoing transmission, including the first case reported in South Texas' Atascosa County.
• Health officials emphasize vaccination as 95% of cases involve unvaccinated individuals, highlighting critical herd immunity gaps.