With measles cases rising in Texas and the first death reported, New York’s Department of Health issued a statewide advisory urging vaccinations. Officials warned that immunization rates are below the level needed to prevent outbreaks.
Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald emphasized measles’ severe risks, including immune system suppression, and encouraged unvaccinated individuals to get the MMR vaccine. The advisory also cited a surge in Canadian cases, with 44 reported this year.
The Texas outbreak turned fatal when an unvaccinated child died, marking the first U.S. measles-related death since 2015. Officials stress that vaccination is key to preventing further spread.
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