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Measles cases in Texas rise to 400 as U.S. total reaches nearly 500 amid worsening outbreak, officials say (people.com)

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Texas has reported 400 measles cases since late January, with 41 hospitalizations and one child fatality, amid a broader U.S. outbreak now totaling 483 confirmed cases across 20 states, per the CDC.

Most Texas cases involve unvaccinated individuals, with Gaines County accounting for 67.5% of state cases.

New Mexico has reported 44 cases and one death. The 2025 tally already surpasses 2024’s total of 285 cases.

Experts link the surge to declining vaccination rates post-pandemic and warn of broader public health risks if immunization coverage remains low.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Natural selection in action... Sucks to be born to a child of the stupid