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U.S. reports over 300 measles cases

U.S. reports over 300 measles cases

Los Angeles, Mar 15 (UNI) The United States has reported a total of 301 confirmed measles cases so far this year, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday.

The cases have been reported across 15 U.S. jurisdictions. Among the confirmed cases, 50 individuals have been hospitalised, and two have died.

Texas has seen a rise in measles cases since January, with 259 cases confirmed as of Friday. Thirty-four of the patients have required hospitalisation.

The Texas Department of State Health Services has warned that, due to the highly contagious nature of the disease, additional cases are expected in both the outbreak areas and nearby communities.

Measles is an extremely contagious viral infection that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It typically causes symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that spreads across the body. In severe cases, it can lead to complications like pneumonia, brain swelling, and even death.

The CDC emphasises that the best way to prevent measles is through vaccination. Two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine are highly effective in preventing the disease.

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