Measles Outbreak in West Texas Spreads to 48 Cases

The vast majority of infected individuals are children.

An electron microscope image of a measles virus particle, in this file photo. The Canadian Press/AP-Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via AP

The measles outbreak in western Texas has escalated to at least 48 cases, the state’s health officials said Friday.

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the vast majority of infected individuals are children. So far, 13 patients have been hospitalized.