Measles cases in 34 states. North Dakota now the focus
North Dakota now has the highest number of Measles cases. It had a 90% vaccination rate among kindergarteners for the 2024-25 school year, a decline from about 95% in 2019-20.
Tag: VACCINES
Anti-Vaccine Advocates Battle Over Narrative in West Texas, Downplaying Role of Measles in Deaths
After Daisy Hildebrand died of measles, her death was made public first by Dr. Robert Malone, a vaccine skeptic who blamed the hospital for fumbling her care. Daisy’s father told The Texas Tribune he…
Slashed Federal Funding Cancels Vaccine Clinics Amid Measles Surge
All over the country, vaccine clinics have closed amid a surge in Measles cases due to cuts in funding by the Trump Administration. Children from low-income families will be most impacted by these cuts to healthcare funding.
Parents Are Receiving Mixed Messages About Measles From RFK Jr.
Medical experts say that while the health secretary is showing more direct support for the measles vaccine following the death of a second unvaccinated child, he’s also sharing information about…
Montana May Start Collecting Immunization Data Again Amid US Measles Outbreak
The current Measles vaccination rate in Montana is below the 95% threshold required to achieve community protection.
‘What the Health?’ Podcast: “The Cutting Continues”
This week’s episode includes a look at RFK Jr’s handling of the Measles outbreak in his new role and other health-related topics in the new administration.
Measles outbreak in Texas
State lawmakers have filed more than 20 bills so far this legislative session aimed at weakening vaccination mandates. This particular county has the lowest vaccination rate in the state. They do it to themselves! (Last sentence not part of Texas Tribune‘s reporting)
