"In 2019, New York City saw one of the largest measles outbreaks in nearly three decades - over 600 cases were reported. The city's efforts to provide vaccinations to those in affected communities successfully curtailed the further spread of measles and prevented 6,500-8,100 additional cases. This outbreak was a reminder for New York and the whole country - vaccines are safe, effective, and essential to protecting our children, our families, and ourselves."
"For decades, vaccines have saved millions of lives. Through rigorous clinical trials and constant monitoring, vaccines continue to remain safe and effective. Routine childhood vaccinations among children born from 1994 to 2023 have prevented about 508 million cases of illness, 32 million hospitalizations, and 1,129,000 deaths. These are children whose dreams can be realized and resources that can be reinvested into our communities."
"Yet, the political reality has changed. During the 2019 outbreak, President Trump emphasized the importance of vaccines for children. Now, we have a known vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. in charge of the largest public health institution in America, undermining the scientific and medical advice that we rely on. Historical biases have long sown seeds of vaccine hesitancy in our communities; today's skepticism only serves to deepen these divides, jeopardizing long-term health and safety for all."
In 2019 New York City experienced one of the largest measles outbreaks in nearly three decades, with over 600 reported cases; vaccination campaigns curtailed spread and prevented an estimated 6,500–8,100 additional cases. Vaccines are characterized as safe and effective; routine childhood vaccinations for those born 1994–2023 prevented about 508 million illnesses, 32 million hospitalizations, and 1,129,000 deaths. Political shifts have increased vaccine skepticism, and a known vaccine skeptic, RFK Jr., now oversees the largest public health institution in America, which undermines scientific and medical advice. Declining kindergarten vaccination rates increase vulnerability for infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised. New York joined a regional public health collaborative to provide evidence-based vaccine guidance.
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