Texas measles outbreak: thousands likely exposed, 20 hospitalized with complications, 1 little child dead
US measles cases were already higher last week than the ANNUAL cases for the last 8 years out of 10. And a child has needlessly died, the first US death from measles in a decade.
Thousands are now suspected to have been exposed from the cases originating in an under-vaccinated county in West Texas, as cases spread to more populated areas with international airports—meaning exposures can now be spread all of the US and abroad. The origin of the cases—Gaines County, Tx—is rural with few big-box stores, few entertainment options, a…
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