LUBBOCK, Texas — An outbreak of measles has struck the South Plains region of Texas, with 90 cases reported since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Measles is an airborne, "extremely infectious, and potentially severe rash illness," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Up to 9 out of 1

At least 58 cases have been confirmed. Health officials — who are scrambling to get a handle on the vaccine-preventable outbreak — suspect 200 to 300 people may be infected.