Texas measles outbreak linked to cases in New Mexico, Oklahoma

This year, the United States recorded its first measles death in a decade, when an unvaccinated child in Texas died from the viral infection.

Measles case reported in Bucks County, possible exposure at Starbucks

(WPHL) -- The Bucks County Health Department has announced a measles case in a county resident. How to protect you and your family from the measles According to a release from the department, the case involves a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas. Health officials were alerted Wednesday evening that the individual tested positive for measles. The Bucks County Health Department is warning anyone who visited the Starbucks at 289…

Posts Make Unsupported Claims About Origin of Texas Measles Outbreak

The measles vaccine uses a weakened virus that's never been shown to spread to others. Samples from the outbreak in Texas also show that a wild-type virus is responsible. Yet, social media posts have falsely claimed that the outbreak is due to a vaccine strain. Without evidence, other posts have blamed immigrants crossing the southern border illegally.

Texas Measles Outbreak Grows To 327

A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to include 327 people. Nearly all cases are in unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). At least 40 people have been hospitalized so far. Two unvaccinated people have died of measles since the outbreak. Only two of the cases have occurred in fully vaccinated people with the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, acco…

Scientists Confirm Vaccine Shedding Is Fueling Measles Outbreak in Texas

Scientists have confirmed that vaccine shedding is fueling a measles outbreak in Texas, where cases have soared to 309 in early 2025, surpassing the 285 reported across the U.S. in all of 2024. This surge [...] The post Scientists Confirm Vaccine Shedding Is Fueling Measles Outbreak in Texas appeared first on The People's Voice.

Bucks County Resident Who Recently Traveled to Texas Has Measles - Bucks County Beacon

"Anyone who visited Starbucks at 2896 S. Eagle Road in Newtown between 10:50 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on March 19 should monitor for symptoms," the Bucks County Health Department warns.