Measles outbreak grows to more than 1,200 cases reported in 30 states

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Source: The Hill

The measles outbreak spreading across the country has spiked to 1,200 confirmed cases, in 30 states as of Aug. 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak is on track to be the worst since 1992 when measles was declared “eliminated” in the United States in 2000.

As of Aug. 15, 124 people who were diagnosed with measles were hospitalized. Sixty-four people report having “complications,” including pneumonia and encephalitis, according to the CDC.

In Rockland County, New York, there were 296 confirmed cases of measles from the start of January to Aug. 15 this year. Nearly 80 percent of county residents have not had any measles vaccines.

During the first week of June, there were 41 new cases diagnosed. On April 22, the CDC announced that there was an increase of 71 new cases in the previous week. Active outbreaks, defined as three or more diagnosed cases of the measles.



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1. These people who refuse

to vaccinate their kids make me so mad. I take 3 drugs that suppress my immune system and children that aren’t vaccinated are a danger to me. What’s more important though is they are a danger to babies who aren’t able to be vaccinated yet!

[SharonAnn]

4. And to pregnant women who fear birth defects from measles, etc.

[jpak]

2. Stupid antiVaxxers can STFU

dumbasses

yup

[Javaman]

3. I wonder if any of the kids have gone blind or deaf yet...

they parents should be charged with child neglect.

[riversedge]

5. damn, the USA is sure going downhill with Repugs and Trump Stupidity!

[riversedge]

6. stupid stupid folks who do not care enough for their kids to

have them vaccinated, They also put other kids, or anyone they come in contact with at Risk. damn