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Measles cases in Texas rise to 541, state health department says

The Texas health department reported 541 cases of measles in the state on Friday, an increase of 36 cases from its previous count on April 8, as the United States battles an outbreak of the childhood disease that has spread across 25 states.

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth o… · 1d

Texas measles outbreak 2025: State identifies 36 new cases, state total climbs to 541

State health officials identified 36 new measles cases since Tuesday. The first cases were reported in El Paso County on Friday. State health officials on Friday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 541 since January. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 36 new cases on Friday.

ABC News on MSN · 5d

2nd child with measles dies in Texas, according to state health officials

A second child in Texas has died of measles, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, in a growing outbreak that has infected hundreds of people, the vast majority in unvaccinated communities in Texas.

The Texas Tribune on MSN3d

Federal public health cuts could cost Texas $700 million

State and local health agencies are having to cut programs and staff to make up the loss and more cuts could be coming.

2don MSN

RFK Jr. praises measles response in Texas, US by making comparison to Europe

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the measles response in Texas and the U.S., saying it's a "model for the rest of the world." ...

Houston Public Media1d

As Houston Health Department loses $42 million, federal funding cuts loom large for city housing department

The health department draws a majority of its funding from the federal government, according to City Controller Chris Hollins ...

3don MSN

Contagious measles patient visited Grapevine last week, Tarrant health officials say

The infected person was contagious when they visited the Great Wolf Lodge hotel and waterpark and Grapevine Mills Mall ...

6don MSN

RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child who was infected

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Seminole, the epicenter of the measles outbreak, which started in late ...

Lawrence Journal-World1d

Health officials in Douglas County urge measles vaccinations as case numbers mount nationally

With measles cases in Kansas approaching three dozen, the Lawrence-Douglas County health department is urging people to get ...

4don MSN

Public health officials disagree with health secretary's claims on measles outbreak

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the curve is flattening in the measles outbreak in Texas. Public health experts say ...

9hon MSN

Measles cases at 541 in Texas, increase since Tuesday update

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported 541 measles cases in an update on Friday, April 11, 2025.

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