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Erika Edwards
02/26/2025 12:00:00 AM

A school-age child died from measles in West Texas, marking the first measles death in the U.S. in a decade. The outbreak has infected at least 124 people, primarily unvaccinated children.

Health A child dies of measles in West Texas outbreak
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Director of public health at Lubbock's health department who confirmed the child's death.

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Department that confirmed the measles death and reported the vaccination status of the child.

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Hospital where children with measles have been treated.

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State department reporting hospitalization numbers related to the outbreak.

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Agency that stated measles was eliminated in the U.S. in 2000.