Measles, Gaines County

Measles Outbreak in Texas County With Low Vaccination Rate Multiplies, More Cases 'Likely'
A rapidly growing measles outbreak in Gaines County, Texas, linked to low vaccination rates, has reached 48 cases, prompting urgent health warnings and vaccination efforts.
The Immunization Partnership response to Gaines County measles outbreak
A news release said the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports (as of Feb 12): — 24 cases of measles confirmed in Gaines County/All cases are among unvaccinated individuals — Age breakdown: 0-4 years (6 cases),
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 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 Measles Cases Hit County With Low Vaccination Rates
A rapid rise in and around rural Gaines County on the border with New Mexico has seen 14 confirmed and six probable cases.
Number Infected Now 24 in Texas County Measles Outbreak
New numbers have been released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in an update on the measles outbreak in Gaines County: 22 children and two adults have been infected as of Feb. 11.
Texas health officials confirm new measles cases in Gaines County, Terry counties
Texas health officials have confirmed 24 total cases of measles in Gaines County and a new case in Terry County on Tuesday. Here's what we know.
WebXtra: Texas lawmaker files bill banning cell phones in classrooms
Michael Richardson speaks with State Rep. Caroline Fairly (R-Amarillo) about legislation she filed that would prohibit cell phone use in the classroom.
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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 ...
Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
(AP) — Fifteen measles cases — mostly in school-aged children — have been confirmed in a small county in West Texas with one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state.