Texas is experiencing a measles outbreak, predominantly affecting children, with significant numbers of cases in unvaccinated individuals. Health officials report that major cases are in infants and young children, as well as older children. In New Mexico, the outbreak is less severe. Given the virus's highly contagious nature, health officials are concerned about continued spread due to low vaccination rates, emphasizing the dangers of measles complications, including hospitalization and potential death, especially among younger children.
In Texas, the majority of cases continue to be in children, with 26 in infants and young children and 51 in those ages 5 to 17.
Health officials expect the outbreak to continue to grow due to low vaccination rates in the area and the highly contagious nature of measles.
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