The measles spread throughout the West Texas. The center has the highest state vaccine exemption in this center

Two dozen cases of measles have been reported in a small western city of Texas, which has one of the highest levels of the state vaccine.

In the city of Guinness, which has a population of about 22,000, 24 cases have been reported in the air since late January. Most of them are non -vaccinated children at school.

According to the Ministry of Health’s Ministry of Health, several people were hospitalized, including two children in Luubuk, Texas, who had been released since then.

“At this time, 24 cases have been identified with the onset of symptoms over the past two weeks,” he said.

According to the director of the South Plains Public Health Zone, Zac Holbrooks appears to be related to private religious schools in the district. However, research is ongoing.

“I am not saying they are all in touch, but our teams are looking for places of exposure and background,” he said. Associated Press Monday

Texas law allows children to be exempt from school vaccines for conscience. This includes religious beliefs. In Guinness, nearly 14 percent of children were exempt from kindergarten to 12th grade in the previous school year. Many children there are also trained at home.

Earlier this month, health authorities insisted that the expansion would probably continue.

Twelve people in Texas have a highly contagious measles. Many of these infected children are non -vaccinated in school age (Getty Images/ISTOCK)

One of the city’s cases, while still infectious, had traveled to New Mexico, but no urgent reports of infection spread.

Symptoms of measles may include high fever, cough, runny nose and rashes that begin on the face but then spread to the rest of the body.

In response to the prevalence of the outbreak, measles vaccination clinics were set for residents.

“The best way to prevent sickness is to vaccinate two doses of measles, which is primarily governed by a combination of measles-robla,” Texas health officials said in a statement. “Two doses of MMR vaccine are very effective in preventing measles.”

The measles’ vaccine was available in the United States in 1963. In the past decade, almost all children were infected at the age of 15. Maximum 4 million Americans were contaminated each year. The widespread use of the vaccine significantly reduced the disease in the 1970s and 1980s. Once the doctors recommended the second dose of the vaccine for all children, the cases increased. To prevent the outbreak, 95 % or more of the two doses of measles vaccine is needed and the vaccine is needed to participate in most public schools. By 2000, measles were removed from the United States

About a quarter of a century later, measles are still around. In 2019, the United States experienced its biggest outbreak since 1992. Of the more than 1,200 reported that year, nearly 90 % in patients who were vaccinated or had an unknown vaccination. In 2021, the cases were among the children who were not completely vaccinated.

Last year, the disease control and prevention centers warned that cases were increasing worldwide and that more than 100,000 children died in 2023 due to measles. Of those who have contracted the virus, 40 % were hospitalized, most of which were under age of five

In 2024, Chicago’s outbreak caused more than 60 people. This year it has been reported in Alaska, Georgia, River Island and New York.

Measles can survive for up to two hours and up to 9 out of 10 people who are prone to exposure to the virus.

“The measles vaccine has saved more than other vaccines in the past 50 years,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom GheBreyesus.

Texas law allows children to be exempt from school vaccines for conscience (AP)

Despite the community’s request for vaccination, Facebook users have run their skepticism.

“Measles are a week of rash and then lifelong immunity that can be easily treatable with vitamin A.. MMR vaccine can cause lifelong autism, seizures or death. Sure people deserve to know the truth and out of Don’t be afraid and not pushing … Oh wait, I’m stupid. “

Several people tried to extend illegally in immigrants in Texas.

The vaccine is tied to autism and no mortality is associated with the vaccines. After the vaccines, there is little risk for severe fever seizures. They are rare and are not associated with prolonged effects. Severe allergic reactions are rare, but can be life -threatening. However, most people with the vaccine have no serious problems and it is much safer than getting measles, mumps or measles.

Measles vaccination prevented more than 60 million dead between 2000 and 2023.

By reporting from the Associated Press