Measles Outbreak Spreads Across US, Texas Cases Surge | JQJO

Texas reported a significant surge in measles cases and hospitalizations, exceeding the total number for all of 2024. The outbreak, linked to low vaccination rates in several states including New Mexico, Kansas, Ohio, and Oklahoma, has resulted in two deaths. The highly contagious virus, spread through airborne particles, has infected over 481 people in Texas, primarily impacting an undervaccinated community in Gaines County. Health experts predict the outbreak could persist for a year, with the World Health Organization noting a connection to cases in Mexico.