News — The first measles death in more than a decade in the United States has been reported in Texas.

According to the Texas Health Department, it was a school-aged child who was not vaccinated.

The outbreak in Texas has now infected 124 people. 

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 the clinical director of the GW University Vaccine Research unit and professor of medicine 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 an internist with the GW Medical Faculty Associates and an associate professor of medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

 is a primary care provider and assistant professor of medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the GW Medical Faculty Associates and GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

 is an internist at the GW Medical Faculty Associates and an assistant professor of medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 

is an assistant professor in 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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