Rising Measles Cases in Texas and New Mexico Claim Lives Amid Increased National Outbreaks
West Texas and New Mexico are currently grappling with a significant measles outbreak, with over 250 cases reported, including two deaths linked to the unvaccinated. The contagious virus, which spreads through the air via infected individuals who breathe, sneeze, or cough, was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, thanks primarily to widespread vaccination. In Texas, health officials announced an increase of 25 new measles cases since the previous week, raising the state’s total count …