Texas Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in 30 Years as Cases Rise to 159

Health officials report one death and increasing hospitalizations, urging vaccination to curb the spread of the highly contagious virus.

Texas has reported 159 measles cases across multiple counties, with Gaines County accounting for the majority of infections.
A school-age child in Texas has died from measles, marking the first U.S. measles-related fatality in over a decade.
In New Mexico, a deceased unvaccinated man tested positive for measles, though his cause of death is still under investigation.
Health experts emphasize the importance of the MMR vaccine, which is 97% effective with two doses, as most cases involve unvaccinated individuals.
Controversy surrounds HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s response, as he promotes alternative treatments like vitamin A while urging vaccinations.