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Nearly 230 measles cases reported in outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico


Published on 2025-03-07 13:03:09 - CNN
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  • Nearly 230 measles cases have been identified in outbreaks in West Texas and a nearby New Mexico county. One hundred ninety-eight measles cases have been reported in the West Texas outbreak, the Texas Department of State Health Services said in an update Friday
  • 39 more confirmed cases since an update on Tuesday.

The article from MSN discusses a significant measles outbreak affecting West Texas and New Mexico, with nearly 230 cases reported. This outbreak, which began in October, has primarily affected unvaccinated children, highlighting the importance of vaccination. The spread has been facilitated by close community interactions and low vaccination rates in some areas. Health officials are urging parents to vaccinate their children to prevent further spread, emphasizing the contagious nature of measles and its potential for severe complications, especially in young children. Efforts are underway to increase vaccination rates and control the outbreak, with public health campaigns and community outreach programs being intensified in the affected regions.

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