Texas measles outbreak rises to 48 cases. It’s the state’s worst in nearly 30 years

February 17, 2025

A teddy bear being examined with a stethoscope

(Associated Press) – The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases, mostly in children and teens, making it the state’s worst in nearly 30 years. State health officials said Friday in a news release that those who are infected are either unvaccinated or their vaccination status is unknown. Thirteen people have been hospitalized. (Read More)