Second Measles Death in Texas: Unvaccinated 8-Year-Old Dies, RFK Jr. Deploys CDC Team

Second Measles Death Confirmed in Texas

• 💔 A second measles death has been confirmed in Texas, this time an 8-year-old girl in Gaines County.
• 🩺 Doctors stated the child died from measles pulmonary failure and had no underlying health conditions.
• 🕊️ The child was laid to rest yesterday, the same day US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the family.

Measles Case Linked to Hobby Airport

• ✈️ A separate measles case is linked to an unvaccinated traveler who passed through Hobby Airport last Sunday evening.
• 🌍 The individual traveled from Mexico, passing through customs and baggage claim areas.

Importance of Vaccination

• 💉 Doctors are emphasizing the critical importance of vaccinations, particularly for children.
• 📈 The measles vaccine is 98% effective against infection and nearly 100% effective in preventing death.
• 🆘 RFK Jr. has deployed a CDC team to bolster local and state response efforts.
• 💊 The CDC team will supply MMR vaccines to pharmacies and Texas-run clinics, which is the most effective way to prevent the spread.

National Measles Statistics

• 🇺🇸 According to the CDC, there have been over 600 confirmed cases of measles in the United States this year.
• 😔 These cases have unfortunately resulted in three deaths nationwide.