AND Texas department State Health and Service (DSHS) has been following the increasing epidemic of measles, which has almost doubled in the last two weeks.
When they were first reported on February 5th in Gaines district, officials warned that there would be additional cases.
“Due to the very infectious nature of this disease, additional cases in Gaines district and surrounding communities are likely to occur,” the warning said.
The outbreak is the worst Outbreak in decades And now a very contagious disease has spread to new Mexico.
A bottle containing measles vaccine sits on top of an ice pack. (Subaas Shrestha/Nurphoto via Getty Images)
The outbreak of measles is still getting worse among children in this US state
The Ministry of Health in Novi Mexico (NMDOH) tests residents and confirmed three cases only last week, which led a total of eight.
Cases are fulfilled by centers for the disease control and prevention of diseases due to three unrelated cases in Leo County, which borders with Gaines district.
Although the epidemic of the new Mexico is close to nearby, the connection remains unconfirmed.
“We are investigating any suspicious case and encouraging sick people with symptoms in accordance with measles to seek medical care,” said Dr. Chad Smelser, Deputy State Epidemiologist NMDOH.
Viral disease. Osmes rashes on the body of the child. Allergy. (East)
Texas confirms the growing epidemic of measles that affects school children
As with many other cases, six of the eight infected are not vaccinated. There are four adults and four minors. Two adults say they believe they are vaccinated as children.
NMDOH informed the potentially exposed individuals and provides guidelines for prevention. They have Published a statement containing a list of locations that warn people that if they visited at a certain time, they may be exposed.
Health officers investigate the epidemic of measles in Texas. (East)
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Lea County offers free vaccinations needed without a name at five public health vaccination clinics in the next two weeks.
