The first measles reported in West -Texas in the midst of the outbreak That has infected more than 100 people, Associated Press reported Wednesday morning.
Melissa Whitfield, a spokesperson for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, confirmed death to AP.
The outbreak of measles continues to worsen in children in this American state
The identity and age of the patient were not shared.
Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock did not immediately respond to a request for comment from AP.
From Tuesday, the outbreak of Texas had hit 124 people in nine provinces, according to a statement from the Texas Department of State Health Services. (Istock)
From Tuesday, the Texas outbreak had hit 124 people in nine provinces, according to a statement from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
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Cases have also spread to New Mexico, with a total of nine confirmed in that state.
The DSHS first confirmed the outbreak on February 5.
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The desk added that the best way to prevent disease is to receive two Doses of the vaccine Against measles, “mainly administered” as the combination bosses, mumps and rubella (mmr) immunization.
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This is a developing story.
