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As a measles outbreak causes dozens of illnesses in West Texas, it’s important to know how to identify signs of the illness – especially in young children. Measles, one of the world’s most ...
The measles virus can cause a variety of complications. According to the CDC , 1 in every 10 children with measles will get an ear infection, and severe ear infections can lead to hearing loss.
In 2022, there were an estimated 136,000 measles deaths globally, mostly among unvaccinated or under vaccinated children under the age of 5 years. [110] In February 2024, the World Health Organization said more than half of the world was at risk of a measles outbreak due to Covid-19 pandemic-related disruptions in that month.
In the U.S. measles outbreak from 1989 to 1991, the CDC found seven to 11 people out of every 100,000 infected with measles were estimated to be at risk for developing SSPE, but some studies have ...
Measles is one of the most contagious of infectious diseases. [13] If not immunized, a person exposed to someone with measles has a 95% chance of becoming infected. During the early stage of an outbreak in an unvaccinated population, each infected person spreads the disease to an average of 12 to 18 other people. [14]
Symptoms can begin seven to 14 days after exposure to the measles virus, according to the CDC. The disease can cause severe complications and death in rare cases. Symptoms can include:
Death from measles was reported in approximately 0.2% of the cases in the United States from 1985 through 1992. [8] In populations with high levels of malnutrition and a lack of adequate healthcare, mortality can be as high as 10%. [9] Increased immunization has led to an estimated 78% drop in measles deaths among UN member states. [10] [11]
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has been tracking a measles outbreak in the South Plains region of the state. The agency first confirmed the outbreak on Feb. 5, and it has ...