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Measles Outbreak in the U.S.
Measles cases in the U.S. are likely underreported amid a significant outbreak in the Southwest, as public health officials, including CDC’s Dr. David Sugerman, report 747 cases this year, with two deaths among unvaccinated individuals. The outbreak, primarily affecting undervaccinated communities, has prompted the CDC to send additional personnel to Texas and raise concerns over funding limitations following cuts to Covid-related grants. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial stance on vaccination has drawn criticism, highlighting the dire need for effective public health measures to prevent further complications and deaths from measles.
