A fast-growing measles outbreak has infected dozens of people in Texas and now New Mexico as officials warn of further spread.

Measles is a highly contagious disease, preventable by vaccines, which can cause serious illness or death. According to the CDC, measles was considered eliminated in 2000, meaning that "there is no ...

Lea County is located on the border of New Mexico and Texas. New Mexico health officials warned of a potential measles threat due to two cases of measles in Gaines County, Texas. The measles case was ...

At least 49 cases have been confirmed. Health officials — who are scrambling to get a handle on the vaccine-preventable ...

Measles is on the rise in the US. There were 285 cases of measles in the US across 33 states in 2024, the highest case count ...

The New Mexico Department of Health declared a measles outbreak in Lea County Friday. The decision comes after two adults in ...

The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases. It's the state's worst in nearly 30 years.

Doctor Punam Krishan is warning people to keep an eye out for signs and symptoms of measles with a rise in cases. Speaking on ...

Doctor Punam Krishan is urging people to stay alert for measles symptoms as cases continue to rise. Speaking on BBC Morning ...

Measles is highly contagious and can be spread through coughing, sneezing, and touching contaminated surfaces. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash.

Texas state health officials confirmed 24 cases of measles, as New Mexico announced its first case this year in a county on the state border.

While flu cases continue to spread across the Big Country, another health concern is emerging — measles. Health officials ...