Overview

• The CDC reports 800 confirmed measles cases in the U.S. as of April 18, 2025, with 597 cases in Texas, including 371 in Gaines County.
• Louisiana, Virginia, and Missouri confirmed their first measles cases of 2025, all linked to recent international travel.
• Two unvaccinated children in West Texas have died, marking the first U.S. measles fatalities in a decade.
• Approximately 96% of cases involve unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status, emphasizing vaccination gaps.
• Proposed legislation in Texas and other states to ease vaccine mandates raises concerns about containment efforts.