The third state is now part of the increase in measles in the United States.
tuesday, Oklahoma’s health officials reported Two “possible” cases in the state, which appear to be related to the ongoing onset in Texas and New Mexico.
According to the Ministry of Health, the Oklahoma, the two developed measles after exposure to cases related to the occurrence of Texas and New Mexico.
The health authorities said immediately after realizing that they were exposed and stayed at home during the infectious period.
There are two cases as the outbreak of West Texas continues to increase.
Tuesday Texas State Department Health Service Since 198, 223 measles have been confirmed in the state. that New Mexican Health Department There have been reports of 30 to 33 cases in LEA County, which rejects Texas.
Many cases have been developed in children without vaccinations.
“One of my concerns were about travel,” said Katherine Wells, director of the public health department in Texas. “Diseases that can be communicated do not know the border.”
LubBock is a city where most inpatients were treated during the onset.
Measles are one of the most infectious viruses on Earth. Those who are not vaccinated are the highest risk of infection, and they are hospitalized and hurt to die with viruses.
Measles can be prevented by 2 doses MMR vaccine. The first shot is recommended around 1 year old and the second shot is recommended at the beginning of the kindergarten. Both capacity is about 97% effective to prevent measles.
Another individual case that is not related to the occurrence of West Texas this week was also reported to Maryland and Vermont’s patients who traveled abroad.
WELLS said, “Everyone is undergoing a high warning.
