The measles outbreak is intensifying in Texas and New Mexico, with a jump from 294 to 317 cases in just four days – one of the largest surges seen in the past decade! 
Gaines County in Texas remains the epicenter, where cases climbed from 174 to 191. With 36 hospitalizations reported so far, the situation underscores the urgent need for public health awareness.
Meanwhile, health officials in Oklahoma have noted four probable cases among unvaccinated individuals exposed to the outbreak. The stakes are high: a tragic loss of an unvaccinated child in Texas back in February marked the first measles death since 2015, and another death in New Mexico is under investigation.
Experts remind us that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the most effective defense against the disease. Now is the time to stay informed, follow health guidelines, and ensure vaccination to curb this spread. Stay safe and keep spreading awareness, not the virus! 
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Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 317 as outbreak spreads
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