Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in over 30 years, with over 500 cases and three deaths. Low vaccination rates, fueled by misinformation, are to blame. Public health officials are employing contact tracing and encouraging vaccination, but face challenges including conflicting messaging from national figures and proposed federal funding cuts. Experts emphasize the importance of high vaccination rates to achieve herd immunity and stop the spread, expecting the outbreak to last a year.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.