Measles Outbreak Hits West Texas

Measles Outbreak Hits West Texas County With High Vaccine Exemption Rates

A measles outbreak has swept through Gaines County, West Texas, with 24 cases reported since late January. The county, which has one of the state’s highest vaccine exemption rates, has seen the majority of cases among unvaccinated, school-aged children. According to the Texas Department of Health, several individuals have required...