(FreePressBeacon.com) – Public health officials are sounding the alarm as Americans face yet another threat: measles cases spreading across nine states, with most cases affecting unvaccinated school-age children.
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Texas leads with 146 cases and has reported the first measles death since 2015, raising questions about how government mandates, border policies, and declining vaccination rates are contributing to the resurgence of a disease once declared eliminated in the U.S.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of February 28, 164 confirmed measles cases have been reported nationally across nine states.
While Texas has been the epicenter with 146 cases, health officials are now tracking outbreaks in New Mexico, Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.
The geographical spread is concerning to many American families, particularly as officials revealed that 95% of cases involve unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status.
Most alarming is that 20% of those infected have required hospitalization, highlighting the severe nature of the disease that many Americans have not had to worry about for decades.
Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000 after widespread vaccination programs, but government health officials now admit that vaccination rates have fallen significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic.
MMR vaccine coverage among kindergarteners has dropped from 95.2% in 2019-2020 to just 92.7% in 2023-2024, falling below the 95% threshold experts say is needed to prevent outbreaks.
The timing of these outbreaks has raised questions about the impact of the Biden administration’s border policies.
While health officials have not directly linked the outbreaks to illegal immigration, many patriots are questioning the coincidence of rising measles cases during a period of unprecedented border crossings, especially as many illegals come from countries with lower vaccination standards.
Moreover, parents across the country are now facing decisions about vaccination as the disease spreads.
The CDC reported that unvaccinated individuals have a 90% chance of contracting measles if exposed.
The virus is highly contagious and can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area, making schools and public spaces potential hotspots for transmission.
The MMR vaccine remains the primary defense against the disease. The health agency stated that two doses are 97% effective at preventing measles infection.
Children typically receive the first dose between 12 and 15 months of age, but vaccination can begin as early as 6 months in outbreak areas.
Many conservative parents are concerned about the potential push for mandatory vaccinations that could follow these outbreaks.
While public health officials focus on reaching the 95% vaccination threshold, freedom-loving Americans continue to advocate for parental choice in medical decisions for their children.
Health departments monitor potential exposure sites and work to contain the spread as the situation develops.
Americans concerned about the outbreaks are encouraged to check their vaccination records and consult their healthcare providers about their risk factors.
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