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Measles
Disease Researchers Blame DOGE Cuts for Spiraling Cyclospora Outbreak
Public health agencies are struggling to mount an effective response with less resources and fewer staff.
US Measles Cases in 2026 Have Already Surpassed Last Year’s Total
“The best way to prevent contracting measles is through measles vaccination,” Johns Hopkins University explains.
New Evidence Suggests RFK Jr. Lied to Senate in Claims About 2019 Samoa Visit
In 2019, shortly after Kennedy promoted his anti-vaccine agenda in Samoa, 83 people on the island died of measles.
Texas Doctor Who Led Measles Response Joins CDC Under RFK Jr.
Jennifer Shuford joins leadership as agency grapples with internal departures and shifting vaccine guidance.
Measles Outbreak in Texas Immigration Jail Spills Into the Public
Emails show El Paso city officials express frustration at a lack of information from federal and facility authorities.
Public Health Agencies Struggle to Keep Up With Rising Tuberculosis Cases
Some tuberculosis program managers report double-digit increases, and the cost of antibiotics to treat it is rising.
As Measles Cases Skyrocket, Doctors Contend With a Disease Few Have Seen Before
“We certainly do not feel the support or guidance from the CDC right now,” one North Carolina doctor said.
South Carolina Hospitals Aren’t Required to Disclose Measles-Related Admissions
Doctors say they lack information about the severity of measles complications as it spreads around them.
Measles Infection Count in January Topped Total Cases in 2023 and 2024 Combined
If infections continue at their current pace, the US could see triple the number of measles cases seen last year.
Measles Reported at ICE Jail in Dilley, Texas
“This is an untenable situation with a simple solution — families should never be detained,” said one lawyer.