As Measles Exploded Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. No One Answered
16 days ago
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- Measles outbreak in Texas became the worst in the U.S. in over 30 years.
- Trump administration interfered with CDC communications, stalled reports, and censored data, hindering emergency response efforts.
- Local health officials felt abandoned by the CDC, leading to delayed responses and increased spread of measles.
- The outbreak spread to multiple states and Mexico, resulting in over 4,500 cases and at least 16 deaths.
- Misinformation about vaccines and vitamin A as a treatment exacerbated the crisis.
- Public health departments were understaffed and overwhelmed, struggling to contain the outbreak.
- Federal funding and resources arrived too late to significantly impact the outbreak's trajectory.
- The incident highlights the dangers of political interference in public health and declining vaccination rates.