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Unvaccinated adult infected with measles dies in New Mexico

An unvaccinated adult in New Mexico has died after being infected with measles, although health officials have not confirmed the virus as the cause of death.
This individual was from Lea County, and is the 10th confirmed measles case in that area.
Health experts emphasize that vaccination is crucial to prevent serious diseases like measles, stating that the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine is effective at preventing infection.
This person was unvaccinated and did not seek medical care, according to a state health department spokesperson.

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