The US is undergoing a severe measles outbreak, recording over 1,300 cases across 40 states as of mid-July. This is the highest incidence of measles in over three decades, with low vaccination rates primarily responsible for the resurgence. An outbreak in a Mennonite community in West Texas catalyzed the spread, affecting mostly unvaccinated individuals, especially children. To achieve community immunity against measles, a vaccination coverage rate of at least 95 percent is necessary. The challenge continues due to ongoing vaccine misinformation and public backlash.
The US is experiencing its worst year for measles in over three decades, with more than 1,300 cases in 40 states as of July 16.
Measles elimination means there has been no continuous transmission in a country for longer than 12 months.
Because measles is highly contagious, a 95 percent vaccination rate is needed to protect a community from the disease.
There are definitely parallels. What we saw in New York was very much the result of years and years of spread of misinformation and disinformation around the safety of vaccines.
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