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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Texas Measles Outbreak Surges to 124 Cases, Health Officials Urge Vaccination
Caption: Texas Measles Outbreak Surges to 124 Cases, Health Officials Urge Vaccination. A measles outbreak in west Texas has escalated to 124 cases with 18 hospitalizations, according to state health officials. The outbreak is concentrated in Gaines County, which has reported 80 cases, while eight other counties have also been affected. Most infections are among unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status. New Mexico has also seen nine cases, though officials say the outbreaks are not linked. Health authorities are urging the public to get the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, emphasizing the importance of two doses administered in early childhood to prevent further spread. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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