US measles outbreak claims two lives

A measles outbreak in Texas has claimed two lives, including an unvaccinated child, marking the first US measles deaths in nearly a decade. The outbreak, centered in north-western Texas, has spread to other states, with 124 cases reported and 18 hospitalizations. Despite a 94.3% vaccination rate in Texas, low rates in some communities have fueled the outbreak, prompting urgent vaccination campaigns and public health measures to contain the disease.

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