The CDC has engaged in a significant response to an ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas, sending its Epidemic Intelligence Service Officers to support local health officials. This intervention marks the Trump administration's involvement, following the first measles death in the U.S. in ten years. The partnership is limited as the CDC can only assist if invited by state health officials. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the need for joint efforts across communities to prevent future outbreaks and highlighted the importance of vaccinations against measles.
The measles outbreak in Texas is a call to action for all of us to reaffirm our commitment to public health... we can prevent future outbreaks and protect the health of our nation.
The C.D.C. has no authority to go into Texas or any other state on its own; when an outbreak occurs, the agency must be invited in by state health officials.
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