Texas announces end of measles outbreak, leaving more than 700 cases and two deaths

Texas health officials announced the end of the measles outbreak. , which affected the western part of the southern territory since early 2025, where it left more than 700 registered cases and caused the death of two unvaccinated minors.

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) declared the outbreak over after 42 days with no new infections.

This number is, they said, double the maximum incubation period for the virus.

Since the end of January, the outbreak has resulted in 762 confirmed cases, two-thirds of which were in minors. Of these, 99 required hospitalization and two minors died. The children were unvaccinated and, as far as is known, had no preexisting conditions.

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Although the outbreak of the disease has been declared over, authorities urged continued precautions because there are still active outbreaks in other parts of the Americas.

Measles cases in the Americas have already exceeded 10,000 as of August of this year, which represents a 34-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

The United States is the country on the continent that has registered the most cases, 1,356. Only behind Canada (4,548 cases) and Mexico (3,911 cases).

With this figure, the US reached its highest number of infections in 33 years.

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can lead to pneumonia, encephalitis, and even death.

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It is transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or breathes near others.

Texas health officials remind everyone that the most effective way to get vaccinated is with two doses of the MMR vaccine, which offers more than 97% protection.

It is recommended that the first dose be given between 12 and 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years.

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