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Maryland confirms first measles case of 2025 as outbreaks in Texas, New Mexico expand


Published on 2025-03-10 04:23:10 - UPI
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  • Health officials in Maryland have confirmed the state's first measles case for the year amid expanding outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico.

The article reports that Maryland has confirmed its first measles case of 2025, adding to the growing concern over measles outbreaks in the United States. This development comes as Texas and New Mexico are also experiencing expanding outbreaks of the highly contagious disease. The Maryland case involves an unvaccinated individual, highlighting the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of measles. Health officials are urging the public to ensure their vaccinations are up to date, especially the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine, to curb the spread of the virus. The outbreaks underscore the ongoing challenges in maintaining high vaccination rates and the potential for measles to spread rapidly in communities with lower vaccination coverage.

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