The measles outbreak in western Texas has reached 481 cases, with 59 recently identified infections confirmed in the last three days, according to new data published on Friday.
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 cases are among the people vaccinated with a dose of the measles vaccine, the paper, the rubella (MMR) and seven cases are among those vaccinated with two doses.
A vial of the measles vaccine, papers and rubella is exhibited in the Lubbock Department of Health, on February 26, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.
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At least 56 measles patients have been hospitalized so far, said the DSHS.
Children and adolescents between 5 and 17 years represent most cases, at age 180, followed by children 4 years or less, representing 157 cases, according to data.
Gaines County, which limits with New Mexico, remains the epicenter of the outbreak, with 315 cases confirmed so far, according to the DSHS data.
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