Measles epidemic continues to spread

The measles epidemic continues to grow in West Texas and is now up to 124 cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), with many in the South Plains region of the state.Thus far, DSHS reported that 18 patients have been hospitalized, and five cases were in vaccinated individuals.Counties reporting cases include Gaines (80), Dallam (4), Dawson (7), Ecto...

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