Measles is only considered eliminated in a country if it no longer spreads constantly for a year. This means that if the current outbreaks last for three more weeks, which is highly likely, it may no longer be considered eradicated in the US.
It is prevented by a vaccine administered routinely and safely to children around the world. However, a total of 93% of measles cases this year were among unvaccinated people or those with an unknown vaccination status, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Most children in the US are required to get the shot to attend school. But vaccination rates have declined as more parents waive the shots or have fallen behind on recommended vaccination schedules.
Just what we voted for
I got every vaccine available before Mr worm brain got sworn in. With the current shift in healthcare, even those wanting to stay vaccinated may have trouble doing so soon.
Also, measles is also spreading in Canada, where vaccine rates have also declined, because stupid is the most contagious lately.
“Well, at least I ain’t got the ‘tism!” —MAGA Antivaxxer
These chucklefucks probably think herd immunity is what their cows have.
Maga’s understanding of herd immunity is that it’s similar to how Zapp Brannigan defeated the killbots.
Can someone please explain why the status isn’t lost the moment “outbreak surges” occurs?
To the surprise of no one.
Let it rip.
