#Measles outbreak in #Texas doubles—again Cases have surged from 9 to 48 in just a week, spreading across four counties with low #vaccination rates in mostly #religious schools. Nearly 30% of cases require #hospitalization, mostly #children. Measles is highly #contagious and can lead to severe complications, including #pneumonia and long-term immune damage.

Vaccination is key to stopping the spread.

This report comes from #BethMole, #ArsTechnica’s @arstechnica@mastodon.social Senior Health Reporter. With a Ph.D. in #microbiology and expertise in infectious diseases and public health, she brings critical insight into the growing crisis.

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