Texas child dies in measles outbreak, first US fatality in years
- Posted on February 26, 2025
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Texas child dies in measles outbreak, first US fatality in years

In Texas, a child has died from measles amidst an outbreak affecting over 130 people, mostly children, with 18 hospitalizations. The US hasn't seen a death from measles in recent outbreaks, underlining the importance of vaccination. The outbreak has centered in a Mennonite community with vaccine hesitancy, raising concerns about declining immunization rates and preventable deaths.