Texas Measles Surge 'Inevitable' Due to Vaccine Exemptions, Experts Warn

 https://www.newsweek.com/texas-measles-surge-inevitable-vaccine-exemptions-2035228

Texas is facing its largest measles outbreak in nearly 30 years, with 124 confirmed cases as of February 25, 2025.

The outbreak coincides with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment as U.S. Health Secretary. While Kennedy has promised not to change vaccination schedules, his role has reignited debates on vaccine policies. In Texas, more vaccine exemptions has led to lower vaccination rates, meaning communities could be more vulnerable and the disease spreading more easily.

Looking at the data for Texas, it appears to pretty much fit the profile one would expect: high vaccine exemption rate in schools—one in five kids, apparently—85 of 90 cases unvaccinated, most cases—80 to 90—under the age of 18.