The United States is currently grappling with a significant measles outbreak, particularly severe in Texas where at least 48 cases have been confirmed. Concentrated in Gaines County, home to a large unvaccinated Mennonite population, health officials warn that without rapid intervention, the outbreak could escalate. The region reports a measles vaccination rate of only 82%, falling well short of the 95% target. The ongoing resurgence of measles domestically and globally emphasizes the importance of vaccinations, especially in wake of the 2023 report of over 10 million global cases of measles.
"The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported that all confirmed cases are in unvaccinated individuals, with many requiring intensive care due to severe symptoms."
"After a decline in cases during the Covid pandemic, measles is making a resurgence both globally and domestically, highlighting the urgent need for increased vaccinations."
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