5 days ago · As of February 20, 2025, a total of 93 measles cases were reported by 8 jurisdictions: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island, and Texas. Find more real-time updates of measles cases reported by: Texas Department of State Health Services. New Mexico Department of Health

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in the South Plains region of Texas. Due to the highly contagious nature of this disease, additional cases are likely to occur in Gaines County and the surrounding communities. ... Measles is the most communicable during the three to four days preceding rash onset ...

4 days ago · The measles outbreak in Texas has escalated sharply to 90 cases as health officials worry about the spread to more communities. ... According to the CDC, measles symptoms appear seven to 14 days ...

Jan 23, 2025 · The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting two confirmed cases of measles in residents of Harris County. These are the first confirmed cases of measles reported in Texas since 2023. Due to the highly contagious nature of this disease, additional cases may occur.

4 days ago · Severe complications can lead to death — roughly 1 to 3 out of 1,000 children who contract measles die, according to the CDC. Last year, the U.S. tallied 285 measles cases — the highest number ...

1 day ago · As of Feb. 20, the CDC says a total of 93 measles cases have been reported in eight jurisdictions, including Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New York City, Rhode Island and Texas. What is ...

6 days ago · Measles cases continue to grow in an outbreak in west Texas, with state health officials saying Tuesday the number of confirmed infections is now up to 58. The majority of cases (33) have been...

Feb 18, 2025 · Measles is a respiratory virus that can survive in the air for up to two hours. Up to 9 out of 10 people who are susceptible will get the virus if exposed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

5 days ago · The CDC currently recommends people receive two vaccine doses, the first at ages 12 to 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years old. One dose is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective.

Measles is a highly contagious virus. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection. Find the latest numbers of confirmed measles cases in the U.S. CDC updates this page monthly. First signs of measles are fever, cough, & runny nose 7–14 days after infection.