Measles Death Reported in West Texas Amid Outbreak

A somber update from West Texas: the first measles death has been reported amidst a growing outbreak, with over 100 people infected, according to the Associated Press.

Melissa Whitfield, a spokesperson for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, confirmed the unfortunate news.

Details regarding the patient's identity and age have not been disclosed, which is standard protocol, but still leaves you wondering, right?

Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock has yet to release a statement.

As of Tuesday, the outbreak has spread across nine counties in Texas, affecting 124 individuals, as reported by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

The outbreak isn't confined to Texas; New Mexico has also reported nine confirmed cases.

The DSHS initially confirmed the outbreak on February 5.

The agency emphasizes that vaccination is key, recommending two doses of the measles vaccine, typically administered as the MMR immunization.

Let's hope this serves as a wake-up call for those still on the fence about vaccinations.

This is an ongoing story.