Alarm in Texas: 800 measles cases and the first death since 2015!

Alarm in Texas: 800 measles cases and the first death since 2015!

In the United States, measles cases have risen sharply in 2025, with a total number of 800 registered infection, as reported [OE24]. The state of Texas is particularly affected, where 597 measles cases have been reported since the end of January. The outbreak focuses primarily on West texas, where 85 of the sick are currently being treated in hospitals. The health authorities warn that due to the high risk of infection, further cases must be expected in the affected area and in surrounding communities.

This increase in measles cases is particularly worrying, since measles in the United States has recently been recorded by measles in the United States. A child not vaccinated died during the outbreak that took place in rural western texas. As a result, the vaccination rates in the USA will be brought into focus again. According to experts, a decline in the vaccination rate against measles is one of the main causes of the current outbreak, especially since the Covid 19 pandemic.

vaccination rate and health risks

The vaccination rate for toddlers in most US states is now less than 95%. This quota is crucial to maintain sufficient herd protection against measles, as the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes. In 2022, the number of measles cases in the United States was almost twice as high as the total number for 2023. These observers throw a light on the increased health risks in connection with vaccination fatigue and misinformation.

worldwide is an alarming picture: According to the WHO, an estimated 10.3 million people suffered from measles in 2023, with 107,500 people, mainly unvaccinated children. Many of these cases occurred in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. In Europe, almost 57,000 measles cases were registered in the first three months of 2024, which makes it clear that the problem is not limited to the USA.

tendencies and outbreaks worldwide

The WHO also found that the global vaccination rate in children from 86% in 2019 dropped to 83% in 2023. This development could have long -term effects on public health. In 2016, the American continent was declared free of endemic measles, but this status was lifted again in 2018 due to outbreaks in Brazil and Venezuela. The WHO continues to recommend an immunity rate of 95%to effectively prevent epidemics.

With the current increase in measles infections, the need to promote vaccinations and counteract misinformations is again in the foreground. After the last developments, Mississippi, which is known for its low vaccination rates, could be particularly affected by the dynamic changes in the infection.

The situation requires urgent measures to prevent further outbreaks and increase vaccination rates in both the United States and worldwide. Many experts ask the population to find out about the importance of vaccinations to protect public health.