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Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates


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Published in Health and Fitness on Thursday, March 13th 2025 at 20:23 GMT by CNN   Print publication without navigation

  • In efforts to prevent even broader spread, public health officials in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma are working around the clock to raise vaccination rates and otherwise help protect vulnerable communities - work that is challenged by the spread of disinformation.

Health officials in the U.S. are bracing for a potential measles outbreak due to declining vaccination rates, exacerbated by misinformation and vaccine hesitancy. The article highlights that measles, a highly contagious disease, was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, but recent years have seen a resurgence, with 2022 witnessing 121 cases across 17 states. This resurgence is largely attributed to falling vaccination rates, which have been influenced by skepticism around vaccines, particularly intensified by the spread of false information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health experts are concerned as the current vaccination coverage is below the 95% needed for herd immunity, with some areas reporting rates as low as 80%. Efforts are underway to counteract misinformation through education and community outreach to boost vaccination rates and prevent outbreaks.

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