A measles outbreak in western Texas has surged to 400 cases, with alarming hospitalizations and vitamin A toxicity reports in unvaccinated children. Experts emphasize vaccination as the best prevention.
The ongoing measles outbreak has now infected over 300 people in West Texas and New Mexico, raising alarm as health officials warn against misinformation surrounding vitamin A and home remedies. One child has already died from the disease, and experts caution that reliance on supplements could exacerbate the crisis.
A recent measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has led to alarming cases of vitamin A toxicity in hospitalized, unvaccinated children. Experts stress that vaccination is crucial for preventing measles, not vitamin A.
A measles outbreak has infected more than 250 people in West Texas and New Mexico, mainly impacting unvaccinated school-age children. With cases spreading rapidly, experts urge vaccination to prevent further transmission.
The Texas health authority warns against 'measles parties' as the outbreak grows to 146 cases, with one child dead. Health officials stress the dangers of such gatherings and the importance of vaccination.
A measles outbreak in west Texas has resulted in the first U.S. measles-related death since 2015, highlighting the urgent need for vaccination as cases soar among unvaccinated children.