Six young children at a day care center in Lubbock, Texas have tested positive for measles, contributing to a statewide outbreak that has infected over 480 people. The outbreak began when a little girl at the center tested positive for the disease and later needed to be hospitalized. The children at the day care were not fully vaccinated against measles, leading to concern about further spread of the disease in the area.
Local health officials are working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address the situation, but have not been given clear guidance on how to handle a measles outbreak in such a large day care with many vulnerable children. The CDC has provided limited updates on the outbreak, sending some doses of the MMR vaccine to Texas, but has not held a news briefing about measles since 2019.
The outbreak in Texas is part of a larger national trend, with over 600 cases reported in 2025 across multiple states. The cases at the Lubbock day care center are likely linked to the epicenter of the outbreak in Gaines County, indicating that further outbreaks in child care centers may occur.
To prevent further spread of the disease, the day care center is closely monitoring children for symptoms and isolating certain classrooms. They are also encouraging families to get the MMR vaccine and asking unvaccinated children to stay home for at least 21 days. The CDC recommends two doses of the vaccine for lifetime protection against measles, and early vaccination can be offered at 6 months of age to provide additional protection.
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