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Update on Current Measles Outbreak
A measles outbreak continues to spread in west nearby Texas and New Mexico. At this time, more than 140 known cases have been identified since late January. At least twenty of the patients have been hospitalized and a school-aged child who lived in the outbreak area has died. The child was not vaccinated.
Measles is more contagious than Ebola, smallpox or just about any other infectious disease. You can be exposed to measles up to two hours after being in an area where someone with measles has been. The best way to protect yourself—and your community—against measles is by getting the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
A fact sheet is available to learn key facts, signs and symptoms, who is at risk, treatment and prevention strategies.
View Measles Fact Sheet