A second child has died from a measles-related illness in West Texas as the outbreak continues to spread.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock confirmed Sunday that the child, who was unvaccinated, died while being treated for complications of the disease. The hospital did not specify the exact date of death.
The death has not yet been included in state or federal measles reports. Both the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Texas Department of State Health Services issued their most recent reports on Friday, which did not mention the fatality. Requests for comment from state and federal health officials were not immediately returned.
With nearly 500 cases reported, the outbreak in the region continues to grow, prompting concerns from health officials about the rise in preventable illnesses.
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