The measles outbreak in Texas is officially over after affecting 762 individuals and resulting in two fatalities. No new cases have been reported in over 42 days, which is the period considered safe for declaring an outbreak contained. The last case linked to the outbreak was recorded on July 1. The outbreak was traced to connections with outbreaks in Canada and Mexico. Public health officials attributed the successful containment to effective testing, vaccination programs, and ongoing monitoring of potential cases.
Health officials confirmed the Texas measles outbreak, which affected 762 people and resulted in two deaths, is officially over after no new cases for over 42 days.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can lead to severe complications and death, with prevention relying on vaccination, particularly among young children.
Texas health officials credited the containment of the outbreak to testing, vaccination efforts, monitoring, and public education regarding the disease.
The last outbreak-related measles case in Texas was reported on July 1, highlighting the significant decline in measles occurrences due to vaccination.
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