1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

A second child has tragically died from measles-related causes in West Texas, where the outbreak has sickened nearly 570 people. This heartbreaking loss underscores the dire consequences of low vaccination rates fueling the rapid spread of this highly contagious disease. The measles virus poses serious risks, particularly for unvaccinated children susceptible to potentially fatal complications. With cases now spanning multiple states, it is imperative that public health authorities intensify their efforts to contain this outbreak and improve vaccination coverage rates to protect vulnerable populations. Urgent action is needed to prevent further needless suffering and loss of young lives to this vaccine-preventable illness.