Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 309 Cases, Spreads to Neighboring States
The outbreak, concentrated in undervaccinated communities, has resulted in 40 hospitalizations and one death, with containment efforts expected to take months.
- The Texas measles outbreak has surpassed the total U.S. case count for 2024, with 309 confirmed cases reported as of March 21, 2025.
- Children and teenagers aged 5-17 account for the majority of cases, followed by children aged 4 and under, highlighting the vulnerability of younger populations.
- Vaccination rates in Texas and New Mexico have increased but remain below the 95% threshold needed to prevent community spread, particularly in rural and religious communities.
- The outbreak has spread to 14 counties in Texas, two counties in New Mexico, and four probable cases in Oklahoma, complicating containment efforts in multistate regions.
- Public health officials warn the outbreak could last several more months or up to a year, potentially jeopardizing the U.S.'s measles elimination status if not contained.
ABC News 
