A measles outbreak that originated in West Texas has spread to New Mexico and Oklahoma, with experts warning it could take up to a year to contain. According to Katherine Wells, director of public health for Lubbock, the outbreak is still growing and poses a risk to both local and wider communities. Despite efforts by response teams to stress the importance of vaccination, uptake of vaccines has been slow. With increased testing capacity, more cases are being detected, contributing to the ongoing spread of the disease.
Source: https://www.statnews.com/2025/03/18/measles-outbreak-could-last-a-year-texas-public-health-official-predicts