U.S. measles outbreak headed toward worst in 25 years, most infected are unvaccinated

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

US measles cases climb higher, approach 900

April 26, 2025

 

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reported 84 more measles cases, boosting the national total to 884, keeping the nation on pace to experience its worst year since the nation eliminated the disease in 2000. [emphasis added]

 

So far, 30 jurisdictions have reported cases, up 5 from the previous week. One more outbreak was reported, bringing that total to 11, the largest one centered in West Texas. The CDC said 820 (83%) of the cases so far are part of outbreaks.

 

Among those infected, 97% were unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status. So far, 94 patients have been hospitalized, and the number of deaths remains at 3. [emphasis added]

 

(more)

 

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/us-measles-cases-climb-higher-approach-900

 

 

 

[rattlesnake]

"… unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status…"

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

The "unknown status" portion is a relatively small share of the cases, compared to the much larger known unvaccinated status.

 

Nice try, but no cigar....

 

Per the CDC in its most recent April 24 measles outbreak report:

 

"Overall, 771 (96%) patients have been unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status (77% were unvaccinated, and 14% had unknown vaccination status."

 

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/wr/mm7414a1.htm

[Magictoad]

18 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

The "unknown status" portion is a relatively small share of the cases, compared to the much larger known unvaccinated status.

 

Nice try, but no cigar....

 

 

Does being stupid get someone a cigar? Just asking for a friend 

[rattlesnake]

18 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

The "unknown status" portion is a relatively small share of the cases, compared to the much larger known unvaccinated status.

 

Nice try, but no cigar....

 

 

 

Please point me to where it says that.

 

In any case, 900 cases is not significant, and nor are three deaths (one of which is confirmed not caused by measles but by medical malpractice).

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

1 minute ago, rattlesnake said:

Please point me to where it says that.

 

Detail and source posted above in my updated post... unlike your unsourced claim about one of the measles deaths.