Experts say that the Trump administration has failed to take obvious steps to contain the spread of measles, which is continuing to accelerate in the United States as the number of cases has climbed past 1,000. “The CDC’s focus remains on measles prevention and treatment education and targeted public health interventions to protect communities and provide clear, accurate information to all Americans,” Nixon said. Ninety-four percent of measles cases have occurred among individuals who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown. “What we’ve seen in the past year is just an erosion of all capacities due to broader funding cuts, not necessarily specifically targeting measles,” Nuzzo continued. Rivkees believes that US public health systems will be restored to their past efficacy, as Congress recently restored much of CDC’s funding.

Source: The Guardian March 05, 2026 20:30 UTC