Measles outbreak spreads to 15 states with cases on the rise

New numbers show the measles virus continuing to spread across the United States with cases now being reported in at least 15 states and health officials say the crisis is only getting worse. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.

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Texas measles cases rise to 223

Texas's deadly measles outbreak is growing, as confirmed cases in the state have risen to at least 223 since January, according to the latest figures from the Texas Department of State Health ...
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West Texas measles outbreak spreads into Oklahoma

Oklahoma reported two measles cases on Tuesday linked to the outbreak in Texas. More than 250 people have been infected in the outbreak so far.
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223 measles cases confirmed in Texas as outbreak grows

The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 223 cases confirmed, according to new data published Tuesday.
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As Measles Continues to Spread in Texas, Cases Jump in New Mexico

The outbreak has sickened nearly 200 people in Gaines County, Texas. A neighboring county in New Mexico has seen 21 new cases since Tuesday.
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Texas measles outbreak grows to nearly 200 cases; neighboring state reports dozens of illnesses

Officials in Texas said most of the state's cases were among patients who were not vaccinated.
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In West Texas' measles outbreak, families forgo conventional medicine along with vaccines

As the measles outbreak continues to spread in West Texas, some families are opting for unproven remedies including cod liver oil.
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Texas measles outbreak linked to cases in New Mexico, Oklahoma

The measles outbreak in the South Plains region of Texas has been linked to confirmed cases in New Mexico and Oklahoma. The outbreak in West Texas is centered in Gaines County, which neighbors Lea ...
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Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand

Pharmacies are struggling with supplies as fatal outbreak expands and health secretary sows disinformation. As measles cases continue to grow in Texas and New Mexico, with a second death, an ...
The Guardian - 4d
Measles is unlike other viruses: What to know about complications including 'immune amnesia'

It’s not yet known how many people have gotten sick in the Texas measles outbreak, but there are at least 215 confirmed cases since late January.
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Measles outbreak spreads to 15 states with cases on the rise

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Texas measles cases rise to 223

West Texas measles outbreak spreads into Oklahoma

223 measles cases confirmed in Texas as outbreak grows

As Measles Continues to Spread in Texas, Cases Jump in New Mexico

Texas measles outbreak grows to nearly 200 cases; neighboring state reports dozens of illnesses

In West Texas' measles outbreak, families forgo conventional medicine along with vaccines

Texas measles outbreak linked to cases in New Mexico, Oklahoma

Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand

Measles is unlike other viruses: What to know about complications including 'immune amnesia'

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