Tuesday 08 April/2025 – 02:23 AM
An eight -year -old girl died in West Texas due to illness MeaslesIn light of the spread of the disease that continues to spread in other states in the United States, the girl did not received a vaccine against the virus, and she was transferred to the hospital after serious complications appeared on it, according to what was published in the Marca.
The outbreak of measles in the United States
The outbreak of measles in the United States led to an escalation of anxiety, after the death of another child in the state of Texas, which increases concerns about the spread of the virus, and this incident is added to the increasing cases of measles in the state, which has recorded more than 480 cases so far this year, which reflects a remarkable increase in cases compared to the previous year, and this outbreak comes amid anti -vaccination movement in some societies, which raises questions About the effectiveness of the disease control efforts and the urgent necessity of vaccination
The outbreak of measles in Texas witnessed a noticeable increase, as the vast majority of cases relate to people who did not receive the vaccine, and it is believed that the outbreak was arose in a religious society in West Texas that rejects vaccines, and despite the efforts made, local officials admitted the difficulty of improving fortification rates in these areas.
After confirming the death of the girl, Robert F. Kennedy Junior, the current US Minister of Health, to Texas, and announced the publication of a team to distribute vaccine, medicines and other resources, despite the criticisms he faced because of his usual skepticism about vaccines.
Although the elimination of measles disease in the United States in 2000, the outbreak returned as a result of the growth of the anti -vaccine movement, and measles is very infected and can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis and even death.
For his part, US President Donald Trump considered that the outbreak of measles is largely under control, and pointed out that the number of cases is still relatively low. On the other hand, Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican from Louisiana, called for a more clear message than the health authorities, stressing the need to vaccinate for all.
In the absence of more decisive actions, specialists warn that the disease’s outbreak may continue to harvest the lives that could have been avoided.
