A child dies from measles in Texas in the middle of an outbreak

Child Dies from Measles in Texas Amid Outbreak

Texas Outbreak Surpasses 120 Cases

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A school-aged, unvaccinated child has died in Texas due to measles, as the outbreak continues to spread, now affecting 124 people in the South Plains and Panhandle communities. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed the death on Wednesday.

Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. stated that this is the most severe measles outbreak in Texas in the last 30 years, with at least two fatalities recorded.

«We are working to contain the spread and assess the full extent of the outbreak. So far, all indications point to a Mennonite community with low vaccination rates as the primary source.»

Kennedy Jr. made these remarks during a cabinet meeting with Donald Trump.

Child Dies from Measles in Texas Amid Outbreak

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The deceased child was hospitalized in Lubbock, West Texas, last week and tested positive for measles, according to DSHS.

In addition to the 124 confirmed cases in Texas, nine other cases have been reported in neighboring New Mexico.

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«During a measles outbreak, approximately one in five infected individuals requires hospitalization, and one in twentydevelops pneumonia,» the Texas Department of Health warned.

So far, 18 people have been hospitalized due to the virus.

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Measles is a highly contagious viral infection, transmitted through direct contact or airborne particles.

Symptoms start with high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, followed by the distinctive rash, which first appears on the face before spreading to the rest of the body.

Health officials are urging individuals who experience symptoms or have had contact with confirmed cases to self-isolate and immediately consult a doctor.

Authorities have also reiterated the importance of vaccination in preventing severe cases and stopping the measles outbreak from spreading further.

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