Measles Outbreak in Texas Claims Lives as Cases Surge
Health officials in Texas are reporting a significant measles outbreak, with over 124 confirmed cases and two reported fatalities, marking the first measles deaths in the U.S. in a decade. A child in West Texas, who was unvaccinated, became the first casualty of this outbreak. As vaccination rates decline, particularly in Houston, experts warn that the situation is worsening, and the outbreak is spreading across Texas and into New Mexico. New cases have been confirmed in multiple counties, including Rockwall and Gaines, prompting health officials to issue vaccination warnings and public health advice. The outbreak raises concerns about the potential for further fatalities if vaccination rates do not improve.
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