In Texas, a devastating measles outbreak has resulted in 124 cases and the first measles-related death in the US in nearly a decade. The deceased child, unvaccinated, succumbed after being hospitalized in Lubbock. Currently, most cases involve unvaccinated children, highlighting a troubling trend in vaccination rates in the state. Health officials express difficulty in controlling the spread, as measles is highly contagious, with a substantial risk for unvaccinated individuals. Amidst this crisis, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his vaccine skepticism, is recently appointed as US Health Secretary, raising concerns regarding public health responses.
At least 18 people have been hospitalized so far, most of whom are unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status.
Measles, a highly contagious airborne virus, has a fatality rate of one to three deaths per 1,000 reported cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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