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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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[–] ryedaft 8 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

16 out of 90 or 99 cases is a pretty high hospitalisation rate. I'm guessing they've missed a number of cases.

Measles used to have a death rate of about one in a thousand. And then knock on effects because it attacks the immune system so you can lose immunity against other diseases you have had or that you have been vaccinated for.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 hours ago

Yeah this is true but the immune amnesia part is by far the most terrifying thing about it to me, I would rather die honestly. Getting sick is bad enough for me as disabled as I am currently.