Texas, Gaines County

Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
A small county in West Texas has 15 measles cases, mostly in school-aged children. Gaines County, which borders New Mexico, has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state.
Texas DSHS issues measles guidance to schools amid outbreak in Gaines County
The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued guidance to schools as the measles outbreak in Gaines County rises to 15 cases, mostly in children.
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.
Texas confirms growing measles outbreak affecting school-aged children
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles cases in Gaines County within the last two weeks. Eight of the 10 cases involved school-aged children.
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.
Measles outbreak mounts among children in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
Public health practitioners warn such outbreaks will become more common because of scores of laws around the U.S. that ultimately lower vaccine rates.
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 have been identified among unvaccinated school-aged children who are residents of Gaines County. Symptom onset began within the last two weeks.
Texas reports new measles outbreak in West Texas
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Measles Outbreak Tears Into Unvaccinated in West Texas
Fears of an increasing measles outbreak among children are rising in Texas, as most of the population is reportedly unvaccinated.
Measles outbreak erupts in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
Gaines County has one of the lowest vaccination ... Health officials have generally raised concerns about outbreaks of measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases as vaccination rates have ...
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Texas measles outbreak among children leads to health alert
According to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Rule §97.7, schools and childcare settings shall exclude unimmunized ...
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UMC AMBUS heads to Gaines County to set up testing site
The measles outbreak in Gaines County has now reached 15 confirmed cases, from what the South Plains Public Health District ...
New Mexico health officials warn of potential measles threat
The New Mexico Department of Health is warning residents of a potential high risk for measles exposure in southeast New ...