4 ms·
For context Measles has (by unforced error) been a problem in the US for years generally with with much less discussion. 2024: 285 Measles cases (primarily in
by rKarpinski 2y ago
For context Measles has (by unforced error) been a problem in the US for years generally with with much less discussion.
2024: 285 Measles cases (primarily in Minnesota and Illinois)
2019: 1,274 Measles cases
2018: 381 Measles cases
2014: 667 Measles cases
2000: 85 Measles cases
2000: "Elimination declared!"
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html
- ggm 2y ago"Unforced error" is a great way of describing the consequences of anti vaxx.
- atmavatar 2y agoHow much discussion you've seen may be largely dependent upon the circles you frequent. I certainly recall news stories and discussion for each of the large breakouts over the years, even from back when the anti-vaxx movement was a fringe left rather than mainstream right movement. It shouldn't be surprising that there's more discussion now, however, given the current head of the HHS is not only an anti-vaxx advocate but also known for his role in the 2019 outbreak of measles in Samoa.