Measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico highlight the risks associated with low vaccination rates, as measles is highly contagious and can be fatal. Arizona schoolchildren have been skipping required vaccinations at an increasing rate,

The first child in 10 years had died from the measles in Texas, and Arizona lacks the herd immunity to keep kids and vulnerable adults safe.

Low vaccination rates are to blame for a deadly measles outbreak in Texas and here in Arizona, some parts have even lower vaccination rates. The epicenter of the current measles outbreak is Gaines County,

Arizona hasn’t had any measles cases yet this year, but a local medical expert thinks “it’s just a matter of time” as vaccination rates decline.

The first child in 10 years had died from the measles in Texas, and Arizona lacks the herd immunity to keep kids and vulnerable adults safe.

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The decline isn’t due to medical exemptions. they make up a tiny fraction of the exemptions allowed. More parents are opting out through personal belief exemptions, according to state health department data.

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