Gaines County Confirms 14 Measles Cases Amid Low Vaccination Rates

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Measles outbreak grips Gaines County, Texas, as cases surge from 2 to 14 confirmed infections within a month, with 6 more suspected cases.

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Low vaccination rates create perfect storm - only 46% of Gaines County kindergarteners received measles shots, far below 95% needed for community protection

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Measles virus shows ruthless spread potential, lingering airborne for two hours after infected person leaves a room.

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One in five measles patients requires hospitalization, facing risks of severe complications like pneumonia and brain inflammation. Keywords: Hospital bed, medical monitoring equipment, brain scan, lung x-ray, patient care

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Local health authorities launch emergency vaccination clinic while racing to shield vulnerable infants from exposure in packed ERs.

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Record-breaking 125,000 kindergarteners across America started school without required vaccines last year.

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Texas legislature weighs 25 new bills that could weaken existing vaccination requirements amid ongoing outbreak.

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Public health experts clash with vaccine skepticism - 80% of Americans support measles shots while some communities resist.

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Doctors urge immediate action: First vaccine dose followed by second shot after 28 days for unvaccinated children

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Special protection measures extend to babies as young as 6 months during crisis, breaking from standard vaccination schedule.

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