The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has escalated to 58 confirmed cases, with a spillover effect into New Mexico where eight cases are suspected to be linked. Mainly concentrated in Gaines County, Texas, these infections are tied to an undervaccinated Mennonite community, including families from small religious schools. The Texas Department of State Health Services highlights the outbreak as the most significant in three decades, reporting that 13 individuals are currently hospitalized. Health officials stress the urgency of vaccination amidst complications from the highly contagious virus.
The outbreak in West Texas has surged to 58 confirmed cases, with connections to under-vaccinated communities highlighting the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates.
Health officials report that the Texas measles outbreak is the largest in nearly 30 years, predominantly affecting a Mennonite community with low vaccination rates.
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