April 2025 | WISEBODHI Health News
In the ongoing measles outbreak Texas, health authorities have confirmed the second death of an unvaccinated child. The total number of Texas measles cases in 2025 continues to rise. The latest fatality occurred in Lubbock, where the child was hospitalized for complications related to the virus. (1)
This marks the second measles outbreak Texas death this year, both involving children who had not received the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), over 480 confirmed cases of measles have been reported in Texas in 2025, primarily affecting unvaccinated children. (2)
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What Parents Must Know – How to Protect Children
Health officials on the measles outbreak Texas emphasize that parental action is key in preventing further deaths. Here’s what families should do:
✅ 1. Ensure MMR Vaccination
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Children should receive their first MMR dose at 12–15 months and a second at 4–6 years.
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In outbreak zones, the CDC recommends infants as young as 6 months may get an early dose. (3)
👀 2. Watch for Symptoms
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Common symptoms include: high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a red facial rash that spreads. (4)
📞 3. Contact Health Providers Promptly
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If symptoms arise or exposure is suspected, call your provider before visiting to avoid spreading the virus in clinics.
🚫 4. Limit Exposure
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Keep children away from large crowds or gatherings in outbreak zones.
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Check with schools and daycares for updated vaccination policies.
🗣️ 5. Use Trusted Medical Sources
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Trust public health institutions like CDC, WHO, and American Academy of Pediatrics for accurate vaccine information—not unverified internet sources.
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Final Note
The Measles outbreak Texas in 2025 is a stark reminder that diseases once eliminated can return when community immunity is compromised. As measles outbreak Texas deaths now include multiple children, parents are urged to take preventive steps immediately.
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