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Over a dozen new measles cases in Texas outbreak in less than a week: Officials (abcnews.go.com)

submitted 3 days ago by MicroWave to c/health

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Summary

Texas' measles outbreak has reached 159 cases, with 13 new cases in the past five days, mostly among unvaccinated individuals.

Gaines County remains the epicenter, with cases also reported in other Texas counties. The outbreak has led to one death—the first U.S. measles fatality in a decade.

The CDC has deployed a response team, treating patients with steroids, antibiotics, and vitamin A. Vaccine exemptions in Texas have risen significantly, contributing to the outbreak.

Health officials continue to urge vaccinations.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Clearly didn't pray hard enough.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

I bet they did not drink their cod liver oil either.

[–] Death__BySnuSnu 3 points 3 days ago

What they need are good cells with guns.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

at least they don't have autism./s

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Party time 🥳 🎉