A dangerous outbreak of measles in rural West Texas has grown to 48 cases, the worst in 30 years. Health officials suspect between 200 to 300 people in West Texas are infected with the virus. “It is troubling, because this was completely preventable,” says Dr. Amesh Adalja from Johns Hopkins. He points out that a simple vaccine could have prevented this crisis. So far, 13 people, mostly children, have gotten sick enough to need hospital care. Every single person who got measles either hadn’t gotten their shots or wasn’t sure if they had. The problem started in Gaines County but … Continue reading Texas Measles Outbreak Doubles to 48 Cases; Low Vaccination Rates Fuel Spread