Confirmed number of measles cases rise to 159 across the South Plains
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - There are now 159 confirmed measles cases in the South Plains region. The Texas Department of State Health Services reports 22 of those patients have been hospitalized. Last week, Lubbock health officials confirmed the first death from the outbreak. The DSHS says the child was school-aged and not vaccinated.
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Outbreak of Measles Strikes South Plains, Texas; 58 Cases Reported with Hospitalizations Amid Vaccination Urgency
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There has been an uptick in measles cases in Texas with 13 new cases reported during the last five days and 22 admitted to hospital.
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State reports 159 cases of measles in South Plains region
Medical professionals have stressed the importance of getting the MMR vaccine since the outbreak began. Adults who are unsure of their vaccination status can request records from their primary care providers.
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Measles outbreak threatens South Plains; Amarillo prepares for potential spread
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