The measles outbreak in West Texas has surged, causing the first reported measles death in about a decade. State health officials confirmed at least 124 cases across nine counties as of Tuesday since the outbreak began in late January.

Angela Solis, a pharmacist at Martin's Wellness and Compounding Pharmacies, said measles is the most contagious respiratory illness. She said interest in the MMR vaccine has increased at the pharmacies since the Texas measles outbreak began.