The measles outbreak in Texas has now affected 309 people and claimed the life of an unvaccinated school-aged child, according to the latest report from the Texas Department of State Health Services released on March 21, 2025. The outbreak, which began in late January, has spread from its epicenter in Gaines County to 14 counties across Texas. Forty patients have been hospitalized so far. Public health officials now warn that the outbreak could continue for up to a year and potentially threaten the United States’ measles elimination status if it’s not properly contained. Outbreak Details The majority of cases have … Continue reading Texas Measles Outbreak: 309 Cases, 1 Child Fatality Reported