The measles outbreak in Texas has reached 505 confirmed cases since late January, with most infections concentrated in West Texas counties. Two unvaccinated school-aged children with no underlying health conditions have died from the disease, marking the first measles fatalities in the United States in a decade. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports that the outbreak has now spread across 22 counties, with 10 designated as outbreak counties with ongoing measles transmission: Cochran, Dallam, Dawson, Gaines, Garza, Lynn, Lamar, Lubbock, Terry, and Yoakum. Gaines County remains the epicenter with 328 cases, followed by Terry County with 46 … Continue reading Texas Measles Outbreak Hits 505 With 2 Deaths as CDC Confirms Spread to Mexico and 3 US States