Texas Measles Outbreak Grows

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Measles cases are rising in US as Texas outbreak grows. Should we be concerned?

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A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 48 cases, all of whom are unvaccinated.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 14 cases in five states so far this year .

Public health experts say they're concerned about the rise in cases and that it could lead to a far bigger outbreak.

The CDC currently recommends people receive two vaccine doses, the first at 12 to 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years old . One dose is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective. "It's almost like it's a hard concept to communicate," Chin-Hong said. "I'm concerned about where we're going as a country, but an individual whose kids are fully vaccinated shouldn't have anything to [worry about]. The chances are going to be very, very low." ABC News' Youri Benadjaoud contributed to this report..