Immunization rates drop as vaccine skepticism rises in the US, leading to a resurgence of once-vanquished childhood diseases like measles. Experts warn of a looming public health crisis fueled by declining vaccination rates and legislative battles.
Health officials in Texas and New Mexico are alarmed by a surge in measles cases, predominantly affecting children and teens. The rise is linked to anti-vaccine sentiment, sparking concerns about outbreak control and vaccination rates.
A measles outbreak in west Texas has health officials worried as cases surge due to increasing vaccine exemptions for religious or philosophical reasons, particularly among schoolchildren.
