Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Texas Declares Measles Outbreak Over
Texas has declared an end to a measles outbreak after it spread in the state.
Measles is a very contagious disease that can cause serious illness.
Over 700 people were infected, and sadly, two unvaccinated children died.
Measles spreads through the air when someone coughs or sneezes.
It's a disease that can be prevented with a vaccine.
Texas health officials announced the end of a measles outbreak.
The outbreak infected over 700 people in Texas.
Two unvaccinated children died during the outbreak.
The outbreak began in January in Gaines County.
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease.
- Who
- Texas health officials made the declaration.
- What
- Texas declared the end of a measles outbreak.
- When
- The declaration was made after over 42 days without a new case.
- Where
- The outbreak primarily affected Gaines County, Texas.
- Why
- The outbreak was declared over after 42 days without new cases.
Pro-Vaccination
Anti-Vaccination
Vaccination Importance
Pro-Vaccination
Vaccines are critical to prevent diseases like measles.
Anti-Vaccination
Vaccines are unnecessary and potentially harmful.
- Location
- Gaines County, Texas
- Cases
- 762 (total)
- Deaths
- 2 unvaccinated children
- Symptoms
- Fever, cough, rash, red eyes
