As of April 18, the U.S. has reported 800 measles cases — more than double the total from all of 2024 — with Texas leading the surge amid a large outbreak that has caused two child deaths and spread to several other states. Health officials are concerned the virus, which is highly contagious but preventable through vaccination, could continue to spread in communities with low immunization rates.

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