The measles outbreak in West Texas has grown to 159 confirmed cases as of March 4, 2025, according to data released by the Texas Department of State Health Services. This marks the state’s largest measles outbreak in 30 years, with Gaines County emerging as the epicenter with 107 cases. Outbreak Details Most cases involve unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status. Of the total cases: Health officials report 22 hospitalizations and one fatality – an unvaccinated school-aged child with no known underlying conditions. This represents the first measles death in the United States since 2015 and the first in … Continue reading Texas Measles Outbreak: 159 Cases, 22 Hospitalizations, 1 Child Fatality