Second Child Dies in U.S. Measles Outbreak as Cases Surge in Texas

Over 600 cases have been reported nationwide this year, with nearly 500 in Texas, highlighting the impact of declining vaccination rates.

An 8-year-old unvaccinated girl in Texas has died from measles complications, marking the second child death in the U.S. during this outbreak.
The outbreak has resulted in over 600 reported cases in 2025, with Texas accounting for nearly 500 since late January.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced criticism for his historical vaccine skepticism but has now publicly endorsed the MMR vaccine as the most effective prevention method.
Former President Donald Trump downplayed the outbreak, referring to it as affecting a 'relatively small number of people' so far.
The resurgence of measles in the U.S. reflects a global trend, with both the U.S. and Europe seeing rising cases due to declining vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic.