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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Measles Outbreak Spreads in Texas and New Mexico, Two Deaths Reported
Caption: Measles Outbreak Spreads in Texas and New Mexico, Two Deaths Reported. Health officials are reporting a growing measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico with over 250 confirmed cases and two measles-related deaths. Texas alone has recorded 223 cases, with 29 hospitalizations, while New Mexico has reported 30 cases near the Texas border. Measles is a highly contagious airborne virus that spreads through coughing and sneezing but is preventable with vaccines. Cases have also been confirmed in several other states, including California, New Jersey, and New York. The CDC warns that measles outbreaks are often linked to international travel and are more likely in communities with low vaccination rates. Officials are urging people to get the MMR vaccine to prevent further spread. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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