The havoc of measles is being seen in the US state of Texas, now after this outbreak of measles, news of the death of a child has come, in such a situation it has become necessary that this outbreak should be controlled as soon as possible.

First US death in measles outbreak in Texas: The first death has occurred in the recent measles outbreak in Texas, USA. This case was of a school child who had not received the measles vaccine. According to a report by Xinhua News Agency, the Texas Health Department (TDSHS) said that the child was admitted to a hospital in Lubbock last week, where he was tested positive for measles.

124 cases so far

As of February 25, 124 cases of measles have been confirmed in the South Plains area of ​​Texas. Most of these are children. According to TDSHS, so far 18 people had to be hospitalized, out of which 5 were already vaccinated, while the rest were not vaccinated or their vaccination status was not known. Measles is an infectious disease that spreads through the respiratory tract. It can be fatal for those who have not been vaccinated against this disease.

What did the government say?

During a cabinet meeting last Wednesday, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that 2 people have died due to this outbreak in Texas, although health officials of Texas and New Mexico have confirmed only 1 death so far. So far in the year 2024, 285 measles cases have been reported in the US, of which about half have been recorded in Texas. 9 new cases have also been reported in the eastern part of New Mexico adjacent to Texas. This outbreak has spread to 10 counties so far.

Vaccine

is the most important The best way to prevent measles is vaccination. According to TDSHS, the vaccine to prevent this disease is given in 2 doses, which is usually given in the form of MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine. Taking two doses provides up to 97% protection against measles.

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