Completely preventable misery in rural Texas as measle cases double in <a week with 13 kids hospitalized so far
Most cases are unvaccinated school-age kids. Ear infections and diarrhea are common complications, but encephalitis and death can follow as well--and it's a wretched experience for kids and parents.
An entirely-preventable measles outbreak in rural West Texas is sliding out of control with no end in sight. Most cases are in school-age kids, and 13 have been hospitalized. All are unvaccinated against measles, which is one of the most contagious viruses in the world. While the official case count is 49 (from only 24 a week ago), there are likely 200…
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