Measles Vaccine

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Senator Criticized for Pro-Vaccine Stance Amid Texas Measles Outbreak After RFK Jr. Confirmation

Following a measles outbreak in Texas, Senator Bill Cassidy reiterated the safety and efficacy of the measles vaccine. This announcement prompted immediate backlash due to his recent confirmation vote for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known anti-vaccine advocate, as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Cassidy defended his vote, citing extensive conversations with Kennedy regarding vaccine science and his commitment to reforming health institutions. The senator expressed hope for Kennedy’s success in improving public health.

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John Q. Hosedrinker
Politics

Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 30-Year High Amidst Vaccine Hesitancy

Texas is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in nearly 30 years, with 48 confirmed cases, mostly among children under 18 in Gaines County. The surge is linked to low vaccination rates within a close-knit community, exacerbated by a decade-long increase in vaccine exemptions. While 2,000 vaccine doses have been sent from the CDC, they are currently prioritized for partially vaccinated individuals, and the state has not requested federal assistance. The outbreak has spread to neighboring counties in Texas and even to New Mexico.

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