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Texas Records First Measles Death in a Decade Amid Growing Epidemic

A non-vaccinated school-aged child has died as measles cases surge in Texas and neighboring states, reigniting concerns over declining vaccination rates.

Robert F. Kennedy JR., le nouveau ministre de la Santé du gouvernement Trump, notoirement antivax, le 27 février 2025.
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Overview

  • A school-aged child in Lubbock, Texas, died from measles, marking the first U.S. measles-related death in nearly a decade.
  • Over 130 cases of measles have been reported since January in Texas and New Mexico, with a significant cluster in a Mennonite community with low vaccination rates.
  • Experts link the rise in cases to declining vaccination rates, which have dropped nationally from 95% in 2019 to below 93% in 2023, with regional disparities.
  • Health officials warn of the risks posed by measles, a highly contagious virus that can lead to severe respiratory and neurological complications.
  • The new U.S. Health Minister, Robert Kennedy Jr., known for his anti-vaccine stance, has downplayed the outbreak's severity despite growing concerns from health professionals.