A new case of measles has emerged in Los Angeles County, tied to a significant outbreak in Texas, which has resulted in the deaths of two unvaccinated children. This is the third confirmed case in L.A. County this year. Measles symptoms include high fever, cough, and a characteristic rash, and the disease is highly contagious, spreading through airborne transmission. Health officials stress the importance of vaccination, noting that two doses of the vaccine are 97% effective in preventing infection.
The outbreak in Texas is one of the worst seen in the U.S. in years, having claimed the lives of two school-aged children who were unvaccinated.
Measles spreads easily through the air and can remain airborne and on surfaces for hours, making vaccination crucial for prevention.
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