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Measles Outbreaks Surge: 250 Cases, 2 Lives Lost

3/13/2025

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Measles outbreaks have surged in West Texas and New Mexico, exceeding 250 cases and claiming two lives. New infections are also reported in California, New York, and Maryland. The CDC raises alarms about the heightened risk as vaccination rates drop, emphasizing the critical need for the MMR vaccine to protect vulnerable children under five.

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Measles outbreaks have surged in West Texas and New Mexico, exceeding 250 cases and claiming two lives. New infections are also reported in California, New York, and Maryland. The CDC raises alarms about the heightened risk as vaccination rates drop, emphasizing the critical need for the MMR vaccine to protect vulnerable children under five.