Second Child Dies in Texas as U.S. Measles Outbreak Worsens

With 642 cases reported across 22 states, U.S. Health Minister Kennedy shifts stance to endorse vaccination during Texas visit.

A second unvaccinated child in Texas has died from measles complications, marking the first U.S. measles-related deaths in a decade.
The nationwide outbreak has grown to 642 cases, with nearly 500 reported in Texas, affecting primarily unvaccinated children.
U.S. Health Minister Robert F. Kennedy Jr., previously criticized for vaccine skepticism, visited Texas and publicly advocated vaccination as the most effective prevention method.
The outbreak, which began in January in Gaines County, Texas, has spread to 22 states and Mexico, linked to low vaccination rates in some areas.
President Trump has stated that the administration will take strong action if the outbreak escalates further.