The measles outbreak in Texas has quickly grown to 146 cases. One child has died. NBC News answers readers' questions about the disease, vaccines and government response.

As the measles outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, North Texas doctors say they’re fielding a growing number of questions from concerned parents. Dr. Christopher Dreiling, a pediatrician at Pediatric Associates of Dallas, said his office has had “dozens and dozens” of measles inquiries.

Vaccine hesitancy has been rising for years in the United States. Doctors and parents in one rural county are confronting the consequences.