Measles Outbreak in Texas
A measles outbreak is affecting school-aged children in Texas, with 10 cases reported in Gaines County. The outbreak is among unvaccinated individuals, predominantly children under age five. Measles is highly contagious and spreads through respiratory droplets. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, sore throat, rash, and Koplik's spots. Vaccination is recommended to prevent infection. The CDC has linked recent measles cases to unvaccinated individuals from Venezuela.