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Texas measles outbreak reaches 90 cases; 9 cases in New Mexico (arstechnica.com)

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Texas is grappling with a 90-case measles outbreak across seven counties, centered in Gaines County with low vaccination rates.

Another nine cases have cropped up in nearby Lea County, New Mexico, though no direct connection has been established.

Most cases are unvaccinated children under 18. Measles, among the most contagious viruses, can lead to high fevers, rash, pneumonia, and even fatalities.

Officials warn the outbreak could grow as vaccine-preventable coverage remains low.

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[–] TheLowestStone@lemmy.world 13 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

No need to worry, RFK will...

Actually, we probably should be worried.

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 8 hours ago

RFK thinks using any mental health medication is an addiction and he wants to put addicts in slave labor farms for years to cure them with faith in christian god. At this point I wonder if the vaccines will even be the worst part.