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Measles case continue to rise in rural parts of West Texas, with 124 confirmed

Brownfield, Texas — The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 124 cases across nine counties, the state health department said Tuesday, and 18 people are hospitalized.

Measles outbreak: Now 124 confirmed cases in rural West Texas

The Texas health department said all but 23 of the cases are patients ages 17 and under. Eighteen people are hospitalized.

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Measles cases surpass 100 in West Texas: what to know about the disease

A highly infectious and airborne disease, Measles cases continue to climb because it’s so easily transmitted. “Airborne disease means if somebody coughs, somebody sneezes that disease that infection is going to hang in the air.

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Central Texas universities, health departments warn of potential measles exposure after visit from at least one positive West Texas resident

The Hays County Health Department said a Gaines County resident visited San Marcos, where Texas State is located, on Feb. 14.

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Austin Public Health encourages everybody to get Measles vaccination

Health officials are sounding the alarm as a measles outbreak that began in West Texas has escalated to 90 cases, with over ...

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Some older adults may need a measles booster, experts say

For most people, the MMR vaccine should provide a lifetime of immunity but the CDC said some people should get a booster.

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