Analysis of Texas measles outbreak shows just how dangerous virus is
For years, anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his zealous followers have downplayed measles as " just a rash " and falsely claimed that "Measles outbreaks have been fabricated to create fear." In 2021, when Kennedy wrote those words, the US recorded just 49 measles cases. Yearly case counts have generally been low since 2000 , when the US declared measles eliminated thanks to a decades-long vaccination campaign. But with the rise of Kennedy and his ilk in
A recent analysis of a large measles outbreak in West Texas has highlighted the serious nature of the virus, contradicting claims that it is a minor illness. The study, published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, detailed how the outbreak led to significant hospitalizations, particularly among young children. This resurgence underscores a decline in vaccination rates, which has allowed vaccine-preventable diseases to re-emerge. Researchers are emphasizing that measles is far more dangerous than often portrayed by vaccine-hesitant groups.
The analysis serves as a critical reminder of the effectiveness of vaccines and the potential public health consequences when vaccination rates decline.
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