This year's #measles #outbreak is the worst since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. [Only] Halfway through 2025, reported cases have already surpassed 1,274 − the peak for all of 2019.
According to data from the #JohnsHopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation, it reported a total of 1,277 confirmed cases, as of July 5. The majority of cases are linked to a large outbreak that originated in west #Texas.
#Trump #RFKJr #PublicHealth #vaccines
https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2025/07/05/2025-record-breaking-measles-outbreak/83994445007/