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Texas measles outbreak grows to 279 cases, approaching nationwide total for 2024 (abcnews.go.com)

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Texas' measles outbreak has reached 279 cases, nearing last year’s total of 285 nationwide.

Most cases involve unvaccinated individuals, with children aged 5-17 most affected. At least 36 people have been hospitalized, and Texas recorded the first U.S. measles death in a decade.

A second possible death occurred in an unvaccinated New Mexico resident, where 33 cases have been reported. The CDC has confirmed 301 cases across 14 states.

Health officials recommend early MMR vaccination for infants in affected areas to curb further spread.

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[–] NoxAstrum@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 days ago

Everything's bigger in Texas. Isn't that what they say?