Six young children at a day care center in Lubbock, Texas have tested positive for measles, adding to the already out-of-control outbreak that has spread to multiple states. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 481 confirmed cases, with 56 hospitalizations since late January. The outbreak at Tiny Tots U Learning Academy began when a sick child tested positive, and other infected children are between 5 months and 3 years old. The CDC has sent vaccines to Texas, but has not provided clear guidance on handling the outbreak in such a large child care center.
The U.S. is facing the largest measles outbreak in six years, with cases in multiple states including Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Ohio. Lubbock’s public health director is concerned about the spread in child care centers, expecting additional outbreaks. Child care facilities are urged to encourage families to vaccinate their children, as two doses of the MMR vaccine can provide lifetime protection against measles. Unvaccinated individuals are at high risk of infection if exposed to the virus.
Day care centers are taking measures to reduce the risk of further spread by monitoring symptoms and isolating affected classrooms. Families who choose not to vaccinate are asked to keep their children at home for at least 21 days. The situation highlights the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of measles and protecting vulnerable populations.
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