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Texas measles outbreak grows to 146 cases, children and teens most affected

By ABC News  
   March 03, 2025

The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 146. Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, with 79 unvaccinated and 62 of unknown status. At least 20 people have been hospitalized so far, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Just five cases have occurred in people vaccinated with one dose of the MMR vaccine.

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