An outbreak of measles in Lubbock, Texas has affected six young children at a day care center, leading to concerns about further spread of the disease. The outbreak is part of a larger epidemic affecting more than a dozen states and Washington, D.C. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 481 confirmed cases in the state, with 56 hospitalizations. The outbreak at the day care center began when a sick child tested positive for measles, leading to the infection of other children between 5 months and 3 years old. Despite efforts to contain the outbreak, the CDC has not provided clear guidance on how to handle the situation in a large day care center. The U.S. is facing its largest measles outbreak in six years, and the CDC has sent doses of the MMR vaccine to Texas health officials. However, funding cuts and layoffs at health departments have forced some areas to cancel vaccine clinics, potentially increasing the risk of further outbreaks. Public health officials fear that the outbreak in the day care center may spread to other facilities, and are urging families to get vaccinated to protect against measles. Despite challenges, efforts to isolate infected children and monitor symptoms are being made to prevent further spread of the disease.
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