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Texas declares its measles outbreak over after 762 people were sickened and two children died. The outbreak, linked to cases in Canada and Mexico, lasted from late January to July 1st. Health officials cite vaccination efforts, testing, and monitoring as key factors in ending the outbreak, which saw 100 hospitalizations. The US is experiencing its worst measles year in over three decades, with declining childhood vaccination rates contributing to the nationwide surge.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.