In Texas, a person has died of the measles, marking the first death from the disease in the United States in a decade. The outbreak has infected at least 124 people, mostly children, in rural West Texas. The official tally of hospitalized individuals is 18, but the number may be higher. A pediatrician stated that her team has cared for around 20 children with measles so far, all of whom were admitted due to respiratory problems and none had been vaccinated against the disease. The outbreak has been limited to parts of Texas near New Mexico, which has also reported cases but it is unclear if they are connected. The last measles death in the U.S. was reported in 2015. Measles was considered eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 due to the widespread use of the MMR vaccine, which is 97% effective in preventing the disease. This recent outbreak underscores the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
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