The Texas health department reported 722 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of four since its last update on Friday. The number of cases in Gaines County, the epicenter of the outbreak in the state,

Many of the patients are being treated in Lubbock, a medical hub for the South Plains where the outbreak originated.

The Centers for Disease Control has reported in an update that a total of 1,024 cases of the disease across the U.S. and 14 outbreaks had been reported since the beginning of the year

The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District has confirmed a second case of measles involving an unvaccinated minor who is identified as a household contact of the initial confirmed case.

The best way to avoid measles is to get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first shot is recommended for children between 12 and 15 months old and the second between 4 and 6 years old.

As of May 20, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has reported 722 cases of measles across the sate, most of which are part of a larger outbreak in the Gaines County area.

LAMAR COUNTY, Texas (KXII) - As of Monday, the Paris Lamar County Health District reported another case of measles in the county, bringing the number to 20. The district says they’ve found a new exposure site. The exposure happened May 9th at the Paris Junior College graduation that was held at Paris High School.