Measles deaths reported in Texas and New Mexico as cases rise in the Southwest

A school-age child died of measles in Texas last month, and New Mexico reported its first measles-related death in an adult last week. Both deaths were recorded amid a rise in measles cases across the southwestern United States, with additional states reporting infections. These two recent fatalities form part of a broader increase in measles activity in the region. Reports show that the recent wave of infections has affected both children and adults and has led to at least two confirmed deaths as states continue to report new cases across multiple areas.