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Measles Worries Grow in Ave Maria as Public Health Communication Lags
health18 days ago

Measles Worries Grow in Ave Maria as Public Health Communication Lags

An on‑the‑ground look at Ave Maria, Florida, where a measles outbreak linked to Ave Maria University has spread beyond campus, with 100+ county cases (88 confirmed, 16 probable) and rising counts among teens and young children; public updates from officials have been sparse, prompting local leaders including a former HHS aide to coordinate messaging and vaccination efforts, while experts warn that limited communication can hinder outbreak control and public trust.

via CNN|
#ave-maria#florida-department-of-health#health
RFK Jr allies press to roll back school vaccine rules as SC measles outbreak grows
health1 month ago

RFK Jr allies press to roll back school vaccine rules as SC measles outbreak grows

As South Carolina faces a significant measles outbreak, groups tied to RFK Jr. push to weaken or end school vaccination mandates, arguing for personal freedom even as health experts warn that fewer mandates will drive down vaccination rates and worsen outbreaks. The Guardian links these campaigns to Kennedy-affiliated organizations coordinating anti-mandate efforts in roughly 20 states, including several with current outbreaks, while SC grapples with rising exemptions and low vaccination rates in areas like Spartanburg. CDC data show more than 1,100 measles cases in 2026, underscoring the public health stakes of vaccine requirements.

via The Guardian|
#health#immunization-laws#measles-outbreak
Texas ICE detention center faces measles outbreak as advocates raise concerns
texas-news2 months ago

Texas ICE detention center faces measles outbreak as advocates raise concerns

A measles outbreak has been reported at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, where ICE detains about 1,200 people including around 400 children. Immigration attorney Eric Lee says at least two cases have been confirmed, amid ongoing public scrutiny of the facility’s conditions. Advocates describe problems like reports of unsanitary food and water, and health experts warn that crowded, congregate settings heighten transmission risk. Lawmakers, including Rep. Joaquin Castro, have highlighted detainee welfare as the situation develops. Measles, eliminated in 2000, has re-emerged in parts of the U.S., and health officials say outbreaks are more likely in carceral settings, making this a developing story.

via San Antonio Current|
#dilley#dilley-detention-center#ice
Texas health officials' pleas for measles help ignored by CDC as cases rise
health7 months ago

Texas health officials' pleas for measles help ignored by CDC as cases rise

The article reports on how the Trump administration's interference with CDC communications and response during the Texas measles outbreak hindered effective emergency response, leading to a significant spread of the disease, multiple deaths, and increased costs, while misinformation and political influence further complicated public health efforts.

via Los Angeles Times|
#cdc-response#health#measles-outbreak