Texas Measles Death Toll Rises: School-Aged Child Dies in Lubbock

A second school-aged child has died from measles in Texas, health officials confirmed Sunday, as the state’s outbreak continues to escalate, with nearly 500 cases now reported.

Leslie Alexander

Apr 7, 2025

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A second school-aged child has died from measles in Texas, health officials confirmed Sunday, as the state’s outbreak continues to escalate, with nearly 500 cases now reported.

Health

Apr 7, 2025

Texas Measles Death Toll Rises: School-Aged Child Dies in Lubbock

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