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1st measles death reported in Texas outbreak

Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Officials Say

At least 124 cases of measles have been identified in Texas since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who are either unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown, officials say.

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First death in US measles outbreak is unvaccinated child in Texas

According to the society, the last US measles death was in 2015. A measles infection can have particularly devastating complications for pregnant women and young children, including pneumonia, neurological impairment, hearing loss and death.

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Can you get measles if you're vaccinated? Here's what to know after death reported in Texas

The first death in an ongoing measles outbreak has been reported in Texas. The Texas Department of State Health Services announced the death of a school-aged child on Wednesday morning. The child, who was hospitalized last week, was not vaccinated and tested positive for measles.

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What to Know About the Measles Vaccine

A hospital in Texas on Wednesday confirmed the death of a patient infected with measles—the first fatality in a two-state ...

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Texas Measles Surge 'Inevitable' Due to Vaccine Exemptions, Experts Warn

Texas is facing its largest measles outbreak in nearly 30 years, with 124 confirmed cases as of February 25, 2025. The outbreak, which started in late January, has been most severe in Gaines County, ...

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As Measles Cases Surge in Texas, WHO’s Global Control Program Risks Collapse

The World Health Organization has warned that its largest global laboratory network is on the brink of collapse unless new ...

'Only a matter of time': Here is why Arizona is at high risk for a measles outbreak

Arizona is similarly at risk for measles because the state has several pockets of extremely low vaccination rates, including in Yavapai and Mohave counties, according to school vaccination data from ...

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