The measles outbreak in West Texas has affected over 300 individuals since January, leading to hospitalizations and one death—the first in a decade. Health officials predict the outbreak could last for up to a year, particularly affecting a Mennonite community with low vaccination rates. Experts express concern that the outbreak may spread to other unvaccinated regions in the United States. As health officials grow pessimistic about an effective vaccination campaign, they worry that the situation could worsen, marking a setback in the fight against measles.
This is going to be a large outbreak, Katherine Wells, director of public health in Lubbock, Texas, said at a recent news briefing. And we are still on the side where we are increasing the number of cases.
It's just going to have to burn through the community, Dr. Cook said. That's where we are.
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