The measles outbreak in western Texas continues to grow, with 24 new cases confirmed in the last five days, according to the data published on Tuesday.
Almost all cases are found in non -vaccinated individuals or individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, according to the Texas State Health Services Department (DSHS).
Three of the 505 cases are among the residents who have been vaccinated with a dose of the measles vaccine, paper, rubella (MMR). Seven cases are among those vaccinated with two doses.
The signals indicate the way to measles tests in the parking lot of the Seminole hospital district in front of the Wigwam stadium, on February 27, 2025 in Seminole, Texas.
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At least 57 measles patients have been hospitalized so far, said DSHS.
Children and adolescents between 5 and 17 constitute most cases, followed by children 4 years or less.
Gaines County, which limits with New Mexico, remains the epicenter of the outbreak, with 328 cases confirmed so far, according to the DSHS data.
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