The current U.S. measles outbreak highlights the danger of low childhood vaccination rates, particularly among communities like Texas's Mennonites. This outbreak not only affects children but has increasingly infected unvaccinated adults, who face higher risks of severe complications. As children without vaccinations reach adulthood, they become susceptible to illnesses like measles, which traditionally struck only children. Experts predict that as vaccination rates fluctuate, measles could become a more significant concern for older populations—showing a notable U-shaped mortality risk associated with the virus.
"Unvaccinated adults are increasingly at risk for measles, with outbreaks spreading to communities due to low vaccination rates among children, leading to severe complications."
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