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Texas measles outbreak reaches 90 cases; 9 cases in New Mexico (arstechnica.com)

submitted 23 hours ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/health@lemmy.world

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Texas is grappling with a 90-case measles outbreak across seven counties, centered in Gaines County with low vaccination rates.

Another nine cases have cropped up in nearby Lea County, New Mexico, though no direct connection has been established.

Most cases are unvaccinated children under 18. Measles, among the most contagious viruses, can lead to high fevers, rash, pneumonia, and even fatalities.

Officials warn the outbreak could grow as vaccine-preventable coverage remains low.

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[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 38 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

…tend to ~~operate in the same social circles~~ go to the same church…

[–] darkdemize@sh.itjust.works 23 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

It's not just church that pushes anti-vaxx behavior, though. You've got new-age anti vaxxers as well. I'm not saying there's no overlap, but it's not exclusive to fundamental Christians.

[–] Tinidril@midwest.social 14 points 22 hours ago

The commonality is extolling faith as a virtue. That is the violence that is being done to society that is nearly universal to all religious people. If society encouraged people to believe in things only to the same extent that they have evidence for them, this would be a very different world.

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 5 points 22 hours ago

it’s Texas