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Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases

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Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
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The multi-state outbreak confirms health experts' fears that the virus will take hold in other U.S. communities with low vaccination rates and that the spread could stretch on for a year.
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Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases with 22 new infections confirmed over last 5 days
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 422, according to new data published Tuesday.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 422 cases; two counties near central Texas report cases
The Texas public health department is now reporting a total of 422 measles cases in the ongoing outbreak that began in Gaines County. The outbreak has now spread to two additional counties, both in the center of the state.
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The state has reported 422 cases since January. On Tuesday, the first cases were reported in Brown and Erath counties. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 22 new measles cases in connection with a West Texas measles outbreak Tuesday.
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A measles outbreak in West Texas is continuing to grow in cases as state health officials work to contain the spread of the highly-contagious disease.
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The measles outbreak in Texas continues to spread, with 422 cases reported since January, an increase of 22 cases since Friday. Most cases are in West Texas, where one child has died. Dallas County Health and Human Services has cut 21 workers,
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83% of measles cases in the US originate in Texas, 41 hospitalizations
The number of cases continues to rise, and data from the CDC shows 97% of those infected are unvaccinated or whose vaccine status is unknown. In March alone, Texas reported 185 measles cases. Following behind Texas; New Mexico and Kansas have reported the next highest number of cases at 44 and 23, respectively.
Texas health officials report 70 new measles cases, 400 statewide and urge caution
The Texas measles outbreak continues to grow as health officials report 70 new cases in the state, with 400 total cases.
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Kansas confirms 23 measles cases, Ohio has 10
Kansas and Ohio health officials have confirmed several measles cases among mostly unvaccinated children and adults, as the total number of states reporting measles outbreaks reaches 18.
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