489 Measles Cases and Two Pediatric Fatalities in Texas

During the measles outbreak of 2025, a second measles-related fatality was confirmed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

This school-aged child was hospitalized in Lubbock, Texas, was not vaccinated, had no reported underlying conditions, and passed away last week.

According to the child’s doctors, the condition was described as measles pulmonary failure.

As of April 7, 2025, 489 measles cases have been confirmed in Texas's South Plains and Panhandle regions this year.

DSHS’s interactive dashboard and additional information about the outbreak can be found on the News & Alerts page.

Globally, the U.S. CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO) have issued various measles outbreak advisories in 2025. The WHO says the 'source of this measles outbreak is unknown.'

The WHO and the CDC disclosed that genotype D8 and B3 sequences have been detected in 2025.