The recent death of an unvaccinated child in Texas after contracting measles underscores the resurgence of this disease, marking the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. With 124 confirmed cases in West Texas, health officials highlighted the outbreak's impact primarily on unvaccinated children aged five to 17. The Texas Department of State Health Services warned that measles is highly contagious and can lead to severe health complications, reinforcing the essential role of vaccinations in preventing such outbreaks and protecting public health.
"Measles can be transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It’s a highly contagious virus that poses serious risks to unvaccinated individuals."
"During a measles outbreak, about one in five people who get sick will need hospital care, and one in 20 will develop pneumonia... It can also cause pregnancy complications, such as premature birth and babies with low birth weight."
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