Officials report measles outbreak in Gaines County, cases up to ten
The Texas Department of State Health Services said on Friday there have been ten confirmed cases of measles in Gaines County. DSHS reported it as an outbreak of measles in the county.
Gaines County reports 10 measles cases, warns of potential outbreak in West Texas
Gaines County in West Texas reportedly has 10 cases of measles, with eight among school-aged children. According to the Texas Tribune, all the individuals were unvaccinated, and seven have been hospitalized.
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
Texas health authorities report 10 cases of measles in Gaines County
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting 10 cases of measles in Gaines County. Seven of the patients have been hospitalized.
Texas County Reports Measles Outbreak Among Unvaccinated Children
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County.All cases hav
West Texas county confirms second case of measles days after health officials confirm first case
However, SPPHD announced a second confirmed case in Gaines County days later. "Both cases are in unvaccinated school-age children who were hospitalized in Lubbock and have since been discharged," SPPHD said in a statement.
Measles outbreak mounts among children in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
Public health practitioners warn that measles outbreaks like the one hitting children in Texas will become more common because of scores of laws around the United States — pending and passed — that ultimately lower vaccine rates.
Measles outbreak erupts in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
Health officials in Texas are battling a growing measles outbreak in an area that has some of the state's lowest vaccination rates and highest non-medical exemptions. On January 30, officials reported two measles cases in unvaccinated,
Measles outbreak escalating among children in red state's least vaccinated counties
A measles outbreak is growing in a Texas county with dangerously low vaccination rates. In late January, two school-age children from Gaines County were hospitalized with measles. Since an estimated 1 in 5 people with the disease end up in the hospital,
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Woman killed in foggy Gaines County crash after truck fails to yield
The Kenworth failed to yield the right of way at the intersection and was struck by the Ford Bronco. The driver of the ...
Gaines County crash claims the life of Seminole woman
GAINES COUNTY, Texas — A woman is dead following a vehicle crash in Gaines County on Wednesday, according to a crash report ...
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Seminole woman dead after Gaines County crash Wednesday
Mindy Sue Moreno, 35, of Seminole was killed after a two-vehicle crash in Gaines County Wednesday morning, according to the ...
Lubbock Public Health Confirms Measles Outbreak in Gaines County, Increased Risk for Unvaccinated Individuals
Due to the highly contagious nature of the virus, more cases are expected in Gaines County and surrounding areas. There are ...
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Measles outbreak reported in Gaines County
GAINES COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has reported an outbreak of Measles in Gaines County Wednesday, with six cases being discovered. All six cases are of ...
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Texas DSHS confirms measles outbreak in Gaines County, investigating other possible cases
The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed six cases of measles in Gaines County, with others being investigated in the surrounding counties. This has caused DSHS to confirm that ...