Measles Outbreak Spreads to Florida

 https://www.newsweek.com/measles-outbreak-florida-student-texas-vaccine-2039791

The ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, and smaller outbreaks in other states, has put Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. under the spotlight due to his long history of anti-vaccine activism.

Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. but has since made a comeback that experts have linked to rising anti-vaccine sentiment, with sporadic outbreaks that overwhelmingly impact the unvaccinated occurring somewhat frequently around the country.

The U.S. is experiencing measles outbreaks across multiple states, including California, Georgia, Kentucky, and New York.

The most significant outbreak is in Texas, where 159 cases have been identified since late January. The outbreak in the Lone Star State has primarily affected unvaccinated individuals, particularly within the Mennonite community in West Texas.