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Nearly 100 Sickened With Measles

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A measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has sickened over 130 people. The highly contagious virus explained — and what the CDC says about getting revaccinated as an adult.

At least 124 cases of measles have been reported in Texas since late January — marking the largest outbreak in the state in close to 30 years. The dozens of reported cases have mostly affected children,

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Measles, once eliminated in the U.S., sickens 99 in Texas and New Mexico

Health authorities warned of further spread. Most U.S. measles cases this year involved people 19 and under and those without a confirmed vaccination.

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Nearly 100 Sickened With Measles As Outbreak Spreads In Texas, New Mexico

Cases of the highly contagious disease are expected to rise and potentially spread to other states where vaccination rates are low.

Here's what CDC says about rising measles cases

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What to Know About the Measles Vaccine

Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease caused by a virus, and can be severe or even fatal. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to protect yourself against measles is to get vaccinated. Here, TIME answers all your questions about the vaccine.

Here's what the CDC says about rising measles cases

According to the CDC, if you were born after 1957, one dose is considered sufficient to be considered protected from measles. Some adults may need a second dose. The CDC says adults who are going to be in high-risk settings for transmission should make sure they’ve had two doses at least 28 days apart.

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Measles cases are on the rise in the US. Should you get the vaccine in NC? What to know

As of Feb. 20, there were a total of 93 measles cases reported in eight states: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For comparison, 285 cases were reported in the U.S. in 2024.

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Northwest Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases as exposures reported elsewhere in state

A measles outbreak in northwest Texas grew to 124 cases in nine counties on Tuesday, and health officials warned that ...

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Texas measles outbreak: Here’s why it’s not going away anytime soon

Now 124 people infected in West Texas, nine more in New Mexico and outbreak 'still has a lot of energy and steam behind it.' ...

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Do you need a measles booster shot? What to know as an outbreak spreads

A measles outbreak in the U.S. has grown to nearly 100 cases. Here's what to know about measles vaccines and those who may ...

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Answers to your questions and some general guidelines on the measles outbreak in Texas

Texas is in the midst of the worst measles outbreak in decades, with 90 cases across 7 counties. Here’s what to know.

Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases, mostly among unvaccinated

Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images, FILE (GAINES COUNTY, Texas) — A measles outbreak in ...

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West Texas measles cases rise to 124. Here is what you need to know.

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

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Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response

Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne ...

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Trump is already failing the first public health test of his second term

The president's anti-vaccine messaging and cuts to public health workers aren't helping as Texas faces a measles outbreak.

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