Measles Outbreak 2025: Preparing Texas and New Mexico for Crisis Severity

Measles outbreak on the rise: CDC warns of rapid spread in Texas and New Mexico

A measles outbreak spreading across Texas and New Mexico has spiraled out of control, with the CDC declaring caution in a "Health Alert Network (HAN) Advisory." As of today, March 12, 2025, Texas state health officials reported 223 confirmed cases, from 29 hospitals, and one death (an unrestricted child in late February). New Mexico has 33 cases and a second death (under investigation). The CDC estimates the deadly virus will spread rapidly in less restricted communities. A complete account of this public health crisis.

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Key Facts: Increase in measles cases in the United States

• Texas crisis: 223 patients, 29 hospitalized, 1 death (unrestricted child).

• New Mexico outbreak: 33 cases, 1 death (cause under stabilization).

• Nationwide: 13 states affected, with nine cases in Oklahoma, Ohio and Wyoming.

• Total for 2025: 280 patients so far—to surpass 2024’s 285 patients.

• CDC warning: "expansion of outbreak" warned last week.

Original epicenter of the outbreak: unrestricted communities in Texas

Since mid-January, the outbreak has swept rural West Texas toward Mennonite communities. Many citizens here are unrestricted, increasing the spread of the virus. The death of an unrestricted child in late February (the first since 2015) shocked the nation, like declaring the eradication of measles 25 years ago. Local officials estimated more than 100 patients, and the number has now increased. This is Texas' biggest outbreak in 30 years.

Causes of measles spread

Measles is highly contagious, which thrives at a decrease in the 94% containment threshold. One patient can infect 9 out of 10 unrestricted people. The CDC warns that without necessary action, there will be more cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Texas and New Mexico.

Nationwide measles: patients in 13 states

The virus does not stay in place. There are patients in 12 other states from the Texas and New Mexico focus:

• Oklahoma: 2 cases (reported Mar. 11).

• Ohio-Wyoming: 2 hospitalized patients.

• Among others: Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington.

Most of the cases have been linked to those from measles-endemic regions, but the CDC fears there may be sub-outbreaks in less restricted areas. Will that happen in 2025 like the "measles eradication losses" of 2019? The pace is terrible.

Robert F. McCarthy Kennedy Jr.'s controversial opinion

Robert F. McCarthy Kennedy Jr., the head of HHS, touted the link between the MMR inhibitor and autism—which turned out to be false. He now says the MMR vaccine is "essential" while promoting unproven treatments like cod liver oil and steroids. CDC affirms certainty—"MMR vaccine is superior tool in measles prevention". The Kennedy-led CDC will retrace the link to restrictive autism, even if it is not supported by evidence.

CDC warns: Severity of danger

In the HAN notice, the CDC predicts the outbreak will "expand rapidly" into Texas and New Mexico. reason? 82% ban in Gaines County, Texas. The air infection power of the virus creates new centers. There are 2 new hospital cases (reported today) in Ohio and Wyoming.

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Basics of measles: symptoms, risks, and prevention

• Symptoms: fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, skin rash.

• Risks: pneumonia, encephalitis, death (in unrestricted children).

• Prevention: Two doses of MMR inhibitor (97% effective).

The United States declared measles eradication in 2000, but restrictive skepticism undermined it. Now most patients unrestricted.

Risk of mystery disease: WHO expresses concern

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are two outbreaks of the mystery disease in Texas and New Mexico that have killed 50 people. Possibly linked to measles? The investigation is ongoing.

What will measles be in 2025

With 280+ patients, 2025 will be greater than 2024. CDC efforts depend on increased restrictions. Is Kennedy’s leadership a help or a hindrance? His mixed messages are concerning.

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