Spectrum News reports:
DSHS reported eight of the cases are school-aged children and two are children under the age of 5. Health officials say seven of the patients have been hospitalized.
According to data from the state, Gaines County has one of the highest percentages of vaccine exempt students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The South Plains Public Health District (SPPHD) says these cases are the first in Gaines County in over 20 years.
In a Facebook post, Seminole Emergency Medical Services shared the SPPHD is offering measles screenings and shots this week. Health officials warn more cases are likely in Gaines County with measles being highly contagious.
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