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West Texas measles outbreak grows to 58 cases, including some people who said they were vaccinated

The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed a measles outbreak with 58 cases in the South Plains region, starting from February 5, 2025.
Most cases are in children, with a total of 13 patients hospitalized, according to DSHS.
Only four of the infected individuals are confirmed vaccinated, while the vaccination compliance rate in the area is just over 80%, far below the 95% needed for herd immunity, according to health experts.
The outbreak comes after measles was declared 'eliminated' in 2000, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noting several other states are also experiencing cases.

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