Nearly 100 measles cases have been reported in Texas and New Mexico, with Texas experiencing a dramatic rise to 90 cases from just 24 earlier this month. Most affected are children under 17, prompting health officials to anticipate further cases. Measles, once eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 due to high vaccination rates, poses a severe risk, especially to young children. The decline in vaccination coverage, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, threatens to reverse hard-fought public health achievements. Prompt reports and vaccinations are crucial for containment.
Ninety cases of measles were detected in Texas's South Plains, marking a significant jump from the 24 cases reported earlier this month.
The national vaccination rate for measles has dropped in recent years, especially during and after the coronavirus pandemic, raising concerns about potential outbreaks.
Although the United States declared measles eliminated in 2000, the decline in vaccination rates has significantly increased the likelihood of an outbreak.
Measles can cause serious complications in young children, with one or two out of every 1,000 cases resulting in death, mainly due to pneumonia.
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