Measles outbreaks are spreading across the U.S., and the nation is likely to lose its status as a country where the disease is eliminated, something that infectious disease specialists say is directly related to President Trump’s appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
South Carolina this week quarantined at least 254 people after confirming more than two dozen measles cases in the state. It’s the latest in what has been the worst year for measles in the U.S. in recent history.
An outbreak in West Texas this year saw more than 700 confirmed cases since January and the deaths of two children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 47 reported outbreaks in the country this year.
“This is a very clear example of the damage that the anti-vaccine movement has done in the United States,” said Fiona Havers, adjunct associate professor at the Emory School of Medicine and a former infectious disease staffer at the CDC.
A nation loses its distinction as a country where measles has been eliminated when it sees at least 12 months of sustained transmission.
The U.S. declared measles to be eliminated in 2000, but Jan. 20 of next year will mark 12 straight months of uninterrupted measles transmission and reaching that day with continued spread looks all but certain.
Gregorygregory888888 on
WTF is RFK Jr and Trump trying to do here and wtf does MAGA think about this? I have to believe it will be a guarantee that the dems will take over the White House and Congress in the next election thanks to this shit. Assuming the dems run a good candidate that is.
jimmygee2 on
Are we great yet?
Waggmans on
Thanks Obama /s
RingoBunnyman on
That’s what happens when Katherine Hepburn determines public health policy…
Zenitallin on
STFU, I have an immune system!
/s
Diced_and_Confused on
But – soccer peace prize!
thegoodnamesrgone123 on
The dumbest person you went to high school with is so excited about this.
Minimum-Style-1411 on
Mary Mallon For Mar Largo head chef.
MoneyTalks45 on
When do we get to eliminate RFK from making any meaningful decision in our lives?
ElsaVoss on
Losing measles elimination status isn’t just semantics it’s proof that older public health wins can disappear when policy and public trust collapse. We eradicated endemic spread for over 25 years, then let hesitancy, misinformation, and uneven vaccination create outbreaks big enough to bring that all undone. If we don’t fix this with real vaccine policy and education, this won;t be a one of it’ll be the norm.
mcs5280 on
This is what winning looks like btw
mikeholczer on
Healthy Again /s
Hungry_Investment_41 on
Another Republican win for cruelty , disease & death .
Elon_is_a_Nazi on
Everyones against medical science till they have a medical emergency.
KneeDeepInThe-Hoopla on
This regime is not even going one step at a time, but fast tracking the United States back into the dark ages, morally, culturally, ethically, intellectually, environmentally, medically, economically, all while simultaneously making themselves global idiots.
fairoaks2 on
On our way to Third World ratings.
Disease, Dictator, education system, etc
CurrentlyLucid on
RFKjr should be imprisoned for life.
Flamboiant_Canadian on
Highly recommend vaccination. I encountered someone who was infected (visible spots) and working security (from an American company) at a major event last week in Canada, touching everyone’s personal belongings.
You can just imagine the super spreader event that can come of that! (20k attendees) No signs, no symptoms, thank fuck.
shastadakota on
Good work dumbasses.
Plow_King on
got my MMR shot when i got my flu and covid wetware upgrade!
1984isAMidlifeCrisis on
We weren’t really using it for anything.
CountOnBeingAwesome on
Canadian here. Come join us.
Mylious on
Well deserved. Americans need to learn through suffering. They do not understand the concept of vaccination.
scoutthepigeon on
feather in the cap for rogan and kennedy. congratulations guys.
SwimmingPirate9070 on
Winning
m0j0r0lla on
*We’ve broken more records than Biden or Obama ever did, I’ll tell you that. Nobodies ever seen anything like it. I think Bobbie is working polio next. Wanna say a few words Bobbie?*
*Gurgling noises*
*OK Bobbie, you don’t have to talk, not sure wtf you’re saying anyway. Bobbies voice sounds like an animal shelter run by Kristi Noem.*
Science-Sam on
“Set” to lose status? It’s all gone but for the paperwork.
Strong_Bumblebee5495 on
David Byrne sang on NPR this week “And as things fell apart, nobody paid much attention”
Nobody loves spreading measles to Americans more than trump
blackmobius on
As planned by the anti vaxx leader of the CDC.
You get. What you voted for.
OlorinRidesAgain on
How long before we all get that brain worm and talk like Darth Vader
shadowriku459 on
When does Rfk jr get eliminated?
He’s the root of the damage.
captaincanada84 on
Is America great yet?
Vekares227 on
All of these morons that are so against “big pharma” but will buy all the supplements in the world when they are 98% filler and less than 2% of the actual herb/mineral/vitamin most of which aren’t in bio-available format and our bodies just flush it. It’s just gross they think because they read one online article they suddenly know more than the entire medical world. So tired of Brittany and her MLM scheme spreading misinformation to get to Gold Status….
unchangingtask on
Great. U.S. is turning into shithole day by day
TransCapybara on
All the anti vax folks should have a measles party in a stadium.
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From the article:
Measles outbreaks are spreading across the U.S., and the nation is likely to lose its status as a country where the disease is eliminated, something that infectious disease specialists say is directly related to President Trump’s appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
South Carolina this week quarantined at least 254 people after confirming more than two dozen measles cases in the state. It’s the latest in what has been the worst year for measles in the U.S. in recent history.
An outbreak in West Texas this year saw more than 700 confirmed cases since January and the deaths of two children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 47 reported outbreaks in the country this year.
“This is a very clear example of the damage that the anti-vaccine movement has done in the United States,” said Fiona Havers, adjunct associate professor at the Emory School of Medicine and a former infectious disease staffer at the CDC.
A nation loses its distinction as a country where measles has been eliminated when it sees at least 12 months of sustained transmission.
The U.S. declared measles to be eliminated in 2000, but Jan. 20 of next year will mark 12 straight months of uninterrupted measles transmission and reaching that day with continued spread looks all but certain.
WTF is RFK Jr and Trump trying to do here and wtf does MAGA think about this? I have to believe it will be a guarantee that the dems will take over the White House and Congress in the next election thanks to this shit. Assuming the dems run a good candidate that is.
Are we great yet?
Thanks Obama /s
That’s what happens when Katherine Hepburn determines public health policy…
STFU, I have an immune system!
/s
But – soccer peace prize!
The dumbest person you went to high school with is so excited about this.
Mary Mallon For Mar Largo head chef.
When do we get to eliminate RFK from making any meaningful decision in our lives?
Losing measles elimination status isn’t just semantics it’s proof that older public health wins can disappear when policy and public trust collapse. We eradicated endemic spread for over 25 years, then let hesitancy, misinformation, and uneven vaccination create outbreaks big enough to bring that all undone. If we don’t fix this with real vaccine policy and education, this won;t be a one of it’ll be the norm.
This is what winning looks like btw
Healthy Again /s
Another Republican win for cruelty , disease & death .
Everyones against medical science till they have a medical emergency.
This regime is not even going one step at a time, but fast tracking the United States back into the dark ages, morally, culturally, ethically, intellectually, environmentally, medically, economically, all while simultaneously making themselves global idiots.
On our way to Third World ratings.
Disease, Dictator, education system, etc
RFKjr should be imprisoned for life.
Highly recommend vaccination. I encountered someone who was infected (visible spots) and working security (from an American company) at a major event last week in Canada, touching everyone’s personal belongings.
You can just imagine the super spreader event that can come of that! (20k attendees) No signs, no symptoms, thank fuck.
Good work dumbasses.
got my MMR shot when i got my flu and covid wetware upgrade!
We weren’t really using it for anything.
Canadian here. Come join us.
Well deserved. Americans need to learn through suffering. They do not understand the concept of vaccination.
feather in the cap for rogan and kennedy. congratulations guys.
Winning
*We’ve broken more records than Biden or Obama ever did, I’ll tell you that. Nobodies ever seen anything like it. I think Bobbie is working polio next. Wanna say a few words Bobbie?*
*Gurgling noises*
*OK Bobbie, you don’t have to talk, not sure wtf you’re saying anyway. Bobbies voice sounds like an animal shelter run by Kristi Noem.*
“Set” to lose status? It’s all gone but for the paperwork.
David Byrne sang on NPR this week “And as things fell apart, nobody paid much attention”
Monday: “We are simply opposed to mandates.”
Tuesday: “You had better fucking gerrymander your state to be 100% my party, [or face losing all your federal funding.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Indiana/s/IMF1iFldZw)”
Nobody loves spreading measles to Americans more than trump
As planned by the anti vaxx leader of the CDC.
You get. What you voted for.
How long before we all get that brain worm and talk like Darth Vader
When does Rfk jr get eliminated?
He’s the root of the damage.
Is America great yet?
All of these morons that are so against “big pharma” but will buy all the supplements in the world when they are 98% filler and less than 2% of the actual herb/mineral/vitamin most of which aren’t in bio-available format and our bodies just flush it. It’s just gross they think because they read one online article they suddenly know more than the entire medical world. So tired of Brittany and her MLM scheme spreading misinformation to get to Gold Status….
Great. U.S. is turning into shithole day by day
All the anti vax folks should have a measles party in a stadium.
It’s cause Um?Erica?