Rising Measles Cases Drive Higher Vaccination Numbers in the U.S.
Measles cases in the U.S. have surged in 2025, surpassing the total reported in 2024, particularly in West Texas and New Mexico. The outbreak has resulted in 309 cases in Texas and 42 in New Mexico, with two measles-related deaths reported.
Vaccination efforts have intensified, with a focus on the MMR vaccine as the best defense. The CDC has scheduled a public meeting to discuss vaccination strategies amidst the growing outbreak.
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