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Texas DSHS announces second measles death in state

A second death to the measles disease in the state has been confirmed.The Texas Department of State Health Services reported Sunday that a 'school-aged' child died to the disease. The child was hospitalized in Lubbock and died on April 3. This reported death occurred amid the ongoing outbreak that is surrounding the South Plains Region.The child was not vaccinated — similar to the first measles Texas death in February. They also did not have any underlying conditions.There are 561 confirmed cases in the state as of Tuesday. Texas DSHS reports notable figures of cases in Gaines County with 364, Terry ...

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