Did you know that measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000? Did you know that the virus is so contagious that 90% of unvaccinated people exposed to it will become infected?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 – Intro
01:00 – The Texas Measles Outbreak: How It Started
04:45 – The Role of Vaccination in Preventing Measles
06:17 – The Global Rise of Measles Cases
07:49 – The Highly Contagious Nature of Measles
08:45 – Measles Complications: More Than Just a Rash
10:44 – Why Measles is Making a Comeback
13:26 – Outro
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In this video, we examine the recent measles outbreak in Texas, which has already infected more than 100 people and claimed the first measles-related death in the U.S. in a decade. Experts are sounding the alarm as vaccination rates continue to decline, leaving communities vulnerable to preventable diseases.
We explore how the outbreak started, the tragic loss of a child, and why health officials are urging parents to vaccinate their children. Measles is spreading globally, with cases on the rise in multiple countries. As misinformation fuels vaccine hesitancy, medical professionals warn that the consequences could be dire. Stay tuned as we break down the latest developments in this growing health crisis.
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