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2nd child dies from measles in Texas outbreak

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Austin American-Statesman |
"The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine," Kennedy said, adding that he spoke to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and redeployed CDC teams to the state after Abbott's request...
The New York Times |
If the virus continues to spread at this pace, the country risks losing its measles elimination status, a hard fought victory earned in 2000.

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