Texas and New Mexico have seen an increase in vaccinations for measles since its outbreak in the states. Since late January, Texas has reported 327 measles cases, including 40 hospitalizations. One unvaccinated school-aged child has died because of measles,

Texas' outbreak, which has largely spread in undervaccinated Mennonite communities, could last a year, based on studies.

Measles vaccination rates for young children may be far lower than publicly reported. The U.S. could be closer than expected to losing its “elimination status.”