Measles Cases on the Rise in West Texas

Measles cases are on the rise in a small West Texas county. 

KXAN reports fifteen cases have been confirmed in Gaines County, located on the Texas-New Mexico border. Two cases were first reported to the South Plains Public Health District in January – both involved children who had been seen by a Lubbock physician.

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Other cases appear to be connected with religious schools in the area. However, South Plains Public Health District Director Zach Holbrooks said the investigation is ongoing: 

“I wouldn’t say they’re all connected, but our teams are looking into exposure sites and the background of those cases.” 

A drive-through vaccine clinic was set up last week to combat the outbreak. Free screenings are available as well.

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