West Texas measles outbreak grows to 58 cases, including some people who said they were vaccinated
- A measles outbreak in Gaines County, Texas has grown to 48 confirmed cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services .
- Health officials noted that 13 individuals have been hospitalized due to the outbreak, which is linked to low vaccination rates among the population.
- Dr. Céline Gounder stated that lower vaccination rates allow measles to spread, emphasizing the need for high vaccination coverage to prevent outbreaks.
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San Antonio (USA), 20 Feb (EFE).- The number of measles cases in western Texas (USA) is increasing, with at least 58 infections reported, in what is already the largest outbreak of the disease in the state in the last 30 years. The State Department of Health Services (DSHS) has reported that, of the 58 cases known, 13 people have been hospitalized and only 4 were vaccinated against the disease, highly contagious and considered eradicated from th…
Measles outbreak in Texas: what you should know
The United States is facing a growing measles outbreak, and Texas is one of the major hotspots. The highly contagious virus has already infected at least 48 people in the state, the worst outbreak in nearly three decades. It is mainly concentrated in Gaines County, a rural area with a significant Mennonite population where vaccination rates are well below national targets. Health officials have warned that if immediate action is not taken, the o…
Measles Outbreak in Texas Suggests a Growing Threat
Measles — a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening respiratory virus that is often characterized by a blotchy rash — is spreading fast in rural Texas, with some other states also seeing an uptick in cases. On Tuesday, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported that 58 infections had been identified in five counties. Thirteen of those patients have been hospitalized. [1] The measles virus also appears to be present in Lea …
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