Newswise — A second child in Texas has died from the measles, according to The U.S. Health and Human Services Department. The child was not vaccinated.
This is the third measles-related death reported in the U.S. this year.
Texas, the epicenter of the outbreak currently has 500 cases.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight about measles and getting vaccinated. To schedule an interview with an expert, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, [email protected].
is an associate professor of infectious diseases at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
is an associate professor of medicine and an infectious disease expert at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
is a pediatric nurse practitioner and clinical assistant professor at the GW School of Nursing.
is a neonatal nurse practitioner, researcher, and educator at the GW School of Nursing.
is an associate professor of global health and an expert in infectious diseases and epidemiology, at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health.
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