West Texas is experiencing a severe measles outbreak, with over 500 cases reported as of April 8, and its spread to neighboring states, driven by declining vaccination rates. An unvaccinated child recently died, marking the outbreak's third fatality. Public health experts emphasize the importance of identifying and isolating cases, tracking exposures, and increasing vaccinations to halt further spread. Despite the vaccine's long-standing benefits established since the 1960s, misinformation has led to a worrying decline in vaccination rates in Texas and across the U.S., endangering community health.
Slipping vaccination rates in West Texas have resulted in the state’s largest measles outbreak in over 30 years, affecting over 500 patients as of April 8.
This strategy isn't novel. The benefits of measles vaccination have been well-established for more than half a century. Yet misinformation has caused vaccination rates to decline.
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