22 new cases of measles have been confirmed in Texas. 146 cases have been detected since January in the state.
A measles outbreak is considered over after 42 days with no new cases.
Four Texas counties are reporting cases in Texas, but new outbreaks have not reached the 2025 levels.
In 2026, there have been over 1,000 cases of measles. If vaccination rates keep dropping, the costs of medical care, public health efforts and lost work productivity could skyrocket.
(NEXSTAR) – Measles outbreaks in close to half of U.S. states are responsible for over 900 confirmed cases in 2026, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Less than two ...