Measles, once eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, is resurging due to rising vaccine skepticism, misinformation, and outbreaks in states like Texas. Public health victories against measles are under threat, and the virus's contagious nature can quickly escalate cases in unvaccinated communities. Crucially, measles not only causes immediate illness but also induces immune amnesia, rendering vaccinated individuals susceptible to previously controlled pathogens. This alarming trend emphasizes the critical need for reinforced vaccination efforts to protect vulnerable populations, including infants and those with compromised immune systems.
Measles can erase the immune system's protective memory of prior infections, leaving individuals vulnerable to viruses and bacteria they were once protected against.
The protection against measles is unraveling, fueled by vaccine skepticism, misinformation, and support from influential figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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