The United States has experienced its first measles death in a decade, a concerning inflection point as the extremely contagious, yet entirely preventable respiratory disease continues to spread nationwide. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the "school-aged child" was "not vaccinated" and hospitalized after testing positive for measles. As of this week, there have been 124 confirmed cases since late January in Texas, most of which are affecting children. 18 people have been hospitalized in the state so far, according to the agency. The outbreak has since spread, with nine cases being confirmed in Lea County, New […]

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