密苏里州、伊利诺伊州、得克萨斯州和肯塔基州的麻疹爆发凸显了疫苗接种的重要性。 Measles outbreaks across Missouri, Illinois, Texas, and Kentucky highlight the importance of vaccination.

2025年5月,包括密苏里州、伊利诺伊州、得克萨斯州和肯塔基州在内的多个州报告爆发麻疹。 In May 2025, measles outbreaks have been reported across multiple states, including Missouri, Illinois, Texas, and Kentucky. 密苏里卫生部于4月30日警告圣路易斯水族馆发生一起案件, 建议未接种疫苗的个人寻求预防措施。 The Missouri Department of Health warned of a case at the St. Louis Aquarium on April 30, advising unvaccinated individuals to seek preventive measures. 伊利诺伊州已经确认了6个病例, 南伊利诺伊州爆发。 Illinois has confirmed six cases, with an outbreak in Southern Illinois. 得克萨斯州报告了25年来最大规模的疫情,有600多例病例,而肯塔基州确认了第二例病例。 Texas reported its largest outbreak in 25 years, with over 600 cases, while Kentucky confirmed its second case. 卫生官员强调接种疫苗以防止进一步蔓延的重要性,因为96%的病例涉及未接种疫苗者。 Health officials stress the importance of vaccination to prevent further spread, as 96% of cases involve unvaccinated individuals.