Source: Fox News
Summary
Measles cases in the US have surpassed 2025 numbers, with 2,295 confirmed cases as of July 22, according to a Johns Hopkins University tracker. Cases have been reported across the country, with concentrated outbreaks in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Utah, Texas, and Arizona. The CDC reports that 93% of patients were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status. Most cases have occurred in children and young adults between the ages of 5 and 19.
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The advice sounds familiar.
Measles cases continue to rise, despite the disease being declared eliminated in 2000. Experts emphasize the importance of community protection through vaccination, with a recommended 95% vaccine coverage rate to ensure herd immunity. The CDC reports that two-dose vaccination is almost 100% effective, and natural immunity after a measles infection is generally lifelong. This isn’t about personal choice, it’s about community protection.
It’s a familiar pattern: a disease is declared eliminated, only to reemerge years later, sparking renewed calls for vaccination and community protection.
Author: Evan Null
