US EditionTarrant County on high alert as measles prevention efforts ramp up amid state outbreak
- Texas has reported a total of 223 measles cases, including 25 new cases since last week, according to state health officials.
- A child in Texas died from measles in February, marking the first U.S. Measles death in a decade, as noted by health sources.
- Health experts stress the need for vaccination, stating that the two-dose measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is 97% effective.
- Health officials are conducting vaccination clinics and outreach efforts to combat the outbreak and educate the community on the importance of vaccination.
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Measles cases continue to increase
Measles outbreaks in western Texas and New Mexico already number more than 250 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that is transmitted through the air and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes, or coughs. It can be prevented by vaccines and is considered eliminated from the U.S. since the year 2000. This is what you need to know about measles …
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WSPATexas measles outbreak rises to 223 cases
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The measles outbreak in the South Plains region of Texas has grown to 223 cases. Twenty-nine of those infected have been hospitalized and one school-aged child has died, according to the latest update from the Texas Department of State Health Services. There are four measles cases outside of the South Plains region, including one in Travis County, that are associated with international travel, DSHS said. Since the outbreak start…
25 New Cases Identified as Measles Outbreak in Texas Grows
The Texas Department of State Health Services said on March 11 that 25 new measles cases have been identified since last week, bringing the state’s total to 223. The majority of the cases have been children. Of the patients with known vaccination status, five have received at least one dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot, while 80 have not been vaccinated, according to the state agency. Twenty-nine of the patients were hospitalize…
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