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Measles cases approach 150 in ongoing West Texas outbreak

The number of measles cases in Texas has risen to 146, with 22 new cases reported this week, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
An unvaccinated school-aged child died due to measles, marking the first U.S. Death from the virus since 2015, stated the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Most cases are in unvaccinated children, with a significant outbreak occurring within a Mennonite community in West Texas, reported a state health department spokesperson.
Health officials confirmed that vaccination is the best defense against measles, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention providing support to Texas health authorities.

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