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Texas Measles Cases Appear to Slow as RFK Jr. Downplays Vaccine

A measles testing site in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District in Seminole, Texas, on Feb. 27. — A measles testing site in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District in Seminole, Texas, on Feb. 27.
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By Jessica Nix

April 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM UTC

Updated on

April 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM UTC

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Texas reported 20 new confirmed measles cases on Tuesday, a 4% increase from Friday’s data as the virus’ spread appears to be slowing in the hardest-hit US state.

The new case count was smaller than what the state reported on April 11 (36), April 8 (24), April 4 (59) and April 1 (22). Texas now has 561 total cases.