Measles outbreak in West Texas escalates to 48 cases

Name: Measles outbreak in West Texas escalates to 48 cases
Uploaded: 2025-02-15T22:53:00-0600
Duration: 33 s
Description: A fast-growing measles outbreak in West Texas has escalated from two children in one county to 48 people across multiple counties in just two weeks. Authorities have also confirmed cases in nearby New Mexico. Measles, a highly contagious airborne illness causing rash, fever, red eyes, and coughing, has primarily affected unvaccinated children.

A fast-growing measles outbreak in West Texas has escalated from two children in one county to 48 people across multiple counties in just two weeks. Authorities have also confirmed cases in nearby New Mexico. Measles, a highly contagious airborne illness causing rash, fever, red eyes, and coughing, has primarily affected unvaccinated children.