Measles: Your questions answered

State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Texas measles outbreak: Cases double since Friday

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County. As of Feb. 11, 2025, 24 cases have been identified with symptom-onset within the last two weeks.