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Measles Cases Surge in Texas Amid Low Vaccination Rates
2/10/2025
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- A troubling measles outbreak in Gaines County, Texas, has escalated from six to 14 confirmed cases, predominantly affecting unvaccinated children. With a vaccination rate of just 82%, far below the 95% threshold for herd immunity, health officials are sounding the alarm. They urge the community to vaccinate to halt the spread of this dangerous disease.
