US Measles Outbreak Intensifies: Texas and New Mexico Report 28 New Cases
The US is facing a worsening measles outbreak with Texas and New Mexico reporting 28 new cases, totaling 256 infected individuals. The outbreak, which began in late January 2025 in West Texas, has resulted in the first US measles-related death in a decade.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for vaccine skepticism, emphasizes the critical role of vaccination in controlling the outbreak.
The CDC highlights the importance of vaccination in preventing measles, as cases continue to rise in various counties and states.
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