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New Mexico has reported its first measles death amid a growing outbreak, marking the second U.S. fatality.

The deceased adult was unvaccinated and did not seek medical care. Measles cases have surged in West Texas, with 159 infections, mostly in Gaines County, and 10 cases in neighboring New Mexico.

The first death was a school-age child in Texas. Health officials stress the importance of the MMR vaccine, which is 97% effective.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has acknowledged vaccines’ role.

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[–] ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org 15 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has acknowledged vaccines’ role.

The mere fact that the secretary of the HHS acknowledging the blindingly obvious and scientifically accepted truth is even newsworthy is nothing short of staggering.

[–] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's like the head of NASA acknowledging that the Earth is round.

[–] negativeone@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Don’t give them any ideas about putting flat earthers in charge of NASA.