12 new measles cases have been detected in West Texas, according to Texas DSHS. 158 cases have been detected in West Texas since late January. 1 child has died, and more than 20 people have been hospitalized.

More people have tested positive for measles in West Texas. 159 cases of measles have been confirmed in connection to the department since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. That is an additional 13 cases since the previous official DSHS update on Friday.

While the Austin area has confirmed a case of measles, there is not an outbreak. That said, here's a guide to how and when to get vaccinated for measles.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A case of measles was confirmed in Austin on Friday, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said during a press conference. This is the first case of measles in Austin since 2019, the Austin Public Health Department said in a news release.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of State Health Services commissioner gave an update on the measles outbreak on Monday. DSHS Commissioner Jennifer Shuford said more cases linked to the outbreak are expected.

DALLAS — More than 140 cases of measles have been reported in Texas, including one here in North Texas, and a child in Lubbock has died from the virus, health officials said. The number of cases in the West Texas outbreak increased by 22 when officials released new data Friday, bringing the total to 146.

Measles has sickened nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in rural West Texas, and a school-age child has died