The US has reported a significant increase in measles cases, with 51 new infections detected on Friday, marking a 6% rise from the previous week. The total number of cases now stands at 935, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sadly, three unvaccinated individuals have lost their lives in unrelated incidents, bringing attention to the importance of vaccination as the primary means of preventing measles transmission. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, has emphasized the need for research into unproven treatments, sparking debate about alternative approaches to addressing the outbreak.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-02/us-measles-cases-reach-935-as-rfk-jr-pushes-new-treatment-guide