Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases
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Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
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The multi-state outbreak confirms health experts' fears that the virus will take hold in other U.S. communities with low vaccination rates and that the spread could stretch on for a year.
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Genetic sequencing shows Kansas measles outbreak might be linked to TexasThe Kansas Department of Health and Environment, which reported one new measles case in the past week, now has a possible link to the Texas outbreak.
The number of cases continues to rise, and data from the CDC shows 97% of those infected are unvaccinated or whose vaccine status is unknown. In March alone, Texas reported 185 measles cases. Following behind Texas; New Mexico and Kansas have reported the next highest number of cases at 44 and 23, respectively.
The Texas measles outbreak continues to grow as health officials report 70 new cases in the state, with 400 total cases.
Kansas and Ohio health officials have confirmed several measles cases among mostly unvaccinated children and adults, as the total number of states reporting measles outbreaks reaches 18.
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