Medical and local sources in the US state of Texas announced the death of a second child as a result of a measles, in light of the continued outbreak of the disease, as more than 480 cases were reported in the state since late January.
The exact cause of this death has not yet been revealed, which is still under investigation by the health authorities.
This comes at a time when US Health Minister Robert Kennedy is planning to visit the state, according to the “Axius” website, which stated that the visit was arranged after the minister informed the situation. Kennedy, known for his skepticism in vaccines, is scheduled to attend the child’s funeral on Sunday, according to the “NBC News” network.
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The Texas Health Services Department confirmed the recording of 59 new measles injuries in just 3 days, bringing the total number of injuries in the state to 481 cases since the outbreak of the outbreak.
On the national level, the American centers to combat and prevent them from the number of weekly injuries to 124 cases, bringing the total to 607 injuries, that is, more than twice the cases recorded worldwide in the entire 2024, which numbered 285 cases.
The outbreak of the disease sparked widespread controversy about the importance of vaccination, as vaccine opponents believe that it should be a personal choice, while health experts indicate that the increasing doubts about vaccines led to the emergence of unpopular societies, which contributed to the spread of infection.
Kennedy had previously commented on the first death of measles in February by saying that such cases were “common”, which sparked widespread criticism.
The measles are one of the most dangerous infectious diseases, as the virus can remain stuck in air for up to two hours, and spreads through coughing or sneezing. Its symptoms include severe fever, cough and rash, and may lead in rare cases to serious complications such as pneumonia, brain swelling and even death, especially among children.