Six young children at a day care center in Lubbock, Texas have tested positive for measles, adding to the already out-of-control outbreak in the state. The total number of confirmed cases in Texas has risen to 481, with 56 people hospitalized, since late January. The outbreak at the Tiny Tots U Learning Academy began when a sick child tested positive on March 24. None of the infected children were fully vaccinated against measles.
The day care center, with approximately 230 children, has been struggling to manage the outbreak with guidance from local health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The U.S. is currently facing the largest measles outbreak in six years, but the CDC has provided limited updates and assistance. The agency sent vaccines to Texas health officials, but has not held a news briefing since 2019.
Other states, such as Kansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, are also dealing with measles outbreaks. Lubbock’s public health director expressed concern about more outbreaks in child care centers. The day care center is taking precautions to prevent further spread, such as isolating classrooms and urging families to get vaccinated. Unvaccinated individuals exposed to the virus are at high risk of infection, with the first dose usually given after the first birthday.
The situation highlights the need for proper vaccination and public health measures to control the spread of measles and prevent further outbreaks in child care centers.
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