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Texas Measles Outbreak Claims Second Life, Urges Vaccination

4/8/2025

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Texas is grappling with a devastating measles outbreak, now claiming a second life—a school-aged girl who was unvaccinated. With 481 confirmed cases and the outbreak spilling into neighboring states, health officials urgently stress the critical need for the MMR vaccine, proven to be 97% effective, to combat rising misinformation and protect communities.

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Story summary

Texas is grappling with a devastating measles outbreak, now claiming a second life—a school-aged girl who was unvaccinated. With 481 confirmed cases and the outbreak spilling into neighboring states, health officials urgently stress the critical need for the MMR vaccine, proven to be 97% effective, to combat rising misinformation and protect communities.