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The second child died of a very contagious measles virus when the flash in West Texas continues to grow.
The school-age child was not vaccinated, had no basic health conditions and was in the hospital suffering from measles, BBC said Aaron Davis, Vice President of the UMC Health System.
Health Minister Robert F. Kennedy -Jellish, who has encountered a backlash about his breeding, is reportedly going to Texas this week after his death.
Texas reported more than 480 measles this year on Friday, jump from 420 cases at the beginning of the week. A child is probably the third person who died of measles when the flash spread to the neighboring states.
“This unhappy event emphasizes the importance of vaccination,” Mr. Davis said in a statement. “Measles is a very contagious disease that can lead to serious complications, especially for those who are not subject.”
Baby – eight -year -old girl – died early on Thursday morning from “measles of the pulmonary failure”, according to New York Timeswhich was first reported after receiving hospital records.
In February, a six -year -old girl in the local community, who was not vaccinated against the virus, became the first child to die of measles in the United States in ten years. In March, after the conclusion of the virus in New -Mexico, an unaccuponted man died, although his cause of death is still in the investigation.
This year, the United States has seen more than 600 measles cases related to the outbreaks that began in Western Texas. Cases in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas are likely to be associated with the original outbreak.
Almost all cases are in non -vicinated people.
The virus – which can cause fever, red rash, cough and other symptoms – associated with many complications, including pneumonia, brain swelling and death.
The United States has announced measles that were expelled from the country in 2000. But outbreaks grew every year with the growth of anti-vaccine moods.
Two immunization shots – proven safe – 97% are effective in preventing the virus and decreasing severe infections. To achieve the immunity of the herd – if a group is sufficient, insured against the disease, limiting its spread and protection against non -vaunted – about 95% of the population should have shots.
The outbreak emerged in a religious community that strongly rejects the vaccine. Local health officials in West Texas reported the BBC that they saw limited progress in attempts to increase vaccination levels.
Meanwhile, Kennedy’s reaction to stunning outbreaks was muted.
At first, when the cases started a spiral, he called the situation “not unusual”. He changed the tune after the death of the first child, but stopped recommending to vaccinate their children. Instead, he urged them to talk to his doctors about the shot, he criticized language experts.
The vaccine skeptic also sometimes promotes vitamin A as a measles treatment, which, according to doctors, should be provided only in some cases under the guidance of a doctor.
In Lyubka, a children’s hospital of the pact was treated by several children from vitamin a toxicity after being sent to a hospital for complications of measles.
