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A measles outbreak in West Texas has health officials on high alert, with cases spreading among unvaccinated children and some vaccinated individuals. The unexpected infections in those who received shots are raising eyebrows – and questions about vaccine efficacy.
Public health teams are tracing contacts as the U.S. faces renewed scrutiny of its vaccination policies. This comes as America's top health official Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to review national vaccination schedules, calling it \"a priority for child safety.\"
Why it matters: Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, but recent anti-vaccine trends have allowed its comeback. Texas alone reported over 20 measles cases this month.
Local parent Maria Gonzalez told reporters: \"We thought our kids were protected. Now we're checking vaccine records again.\" While most vaccinated people remain safe, experts stress that 95% community vaccination rates are crucial for \"herd immunity\" to protect vulnerable groups.
The unexpected infections in those who received shots are raising eyebrows – and questions about vaccine efficacy.
Why it matters: Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, but recent anti-vaccine trends have allowed its comeback. Texas alone reported over 20 measles cases this month.
While most vaccinated people remain safe, experts stress that 95% community vaccination rates are crucial for \"herd immunity\" to protect vulnerable groups.
