Measles outbreak sickens nearly 100 in New Mexico and Texas

Published February 24, 2025 5:41pm ET



A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States has infected nearly 100 people in recent weeks.

The deadly illness has sickened dozens of people in west Texas and New Mexico since late January. The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed 90 cases of measles, including at least 77 children. Sixteen people have been hospitalized as a result.

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