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NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-14-2025 7PM EST
The state health department confirmed the increase in four counties south of the Texas panhandle. The cases originated in Gaines County, which is on the border with New Mexico. According to the nonprofit Immunization Partnership, Gaines County has one of the lowest childhood vaccination rates in Texas at just under 82 percent for the last school year.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 02-14-2025 7PM EST
The CDC and local health officials have said at least 95 percent vaccination coverage is needed to prevent outbreaks. New Mexico health officials also confirmed a measles case this week, but say it is unrelated to the Texas cases. Local public health departments are continuing to monitor the outbreak. I'm Brad Burt in Lubbock.