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US measles outbreak leaves nearly 100 ill

Measles outbreaks rise to nearly 100 cases between Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know

Measles is a respiratory virus that can survive in the air for up to two hours. Up to 9 out of 10 people who are susceptible will get the virus if exposed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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US measles outbreak sickens nearly 100 in Texas, New Mexico

Health officials in two US states are tracking measles outbreaks as cases rise to nearly 100 people. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported Friday that it was aware of 90 cases diagnosed in the last month in the South Plains area,

The New York Times · 1d

Measles Outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico Sicken Nearly 100 People

Texas reported 90 cases this week, while New Mexico reported nine. A majority of the cases have been in a Texas county where vaccination rates have lagged behind the rest of the state.

ABC News5d

Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know

Public health officials in New Mexico have said they suspect some of the state's cases are linked to the Texas outbreak, but haven't confirmed it. Measles is a highly contagious disease.

Las Cruces Sun-News11d

New Mexico measles case confirmed amid rising number of infections in Texas

The New Mexico Department of Health is warning residents of possible measles exposure at several locations. There have been 24 confirmed cases of measles in neighboring Texas. Measles is a ...