U.S. measles cases reach highest level in over 30 years: CDC

[douglas9]

The number of recorded measles cases in the U.S. during 2025 has exceeded 2,000 for the first time in more than 30 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Why it matters: This year's surge in cases and prolonged outbreaks could cause the U.S. to lose its globally recognized measles "elimination status" for the first time in decades by the end of January 2026.


https://www.axios.com/2025/12/30/us-texas-measles-cases-cdc-vaccine-rfk-jr

[no_hypocrisy]

1. Do yourself a favor if you're over 60 (like me):

I went to a commercial lab and had them draw blood to check my measles titer (and polio titer).* It's been 65 years since my measles inoculation and I wanted to see if I still possessed immunity decades later.

Fortunately both immunities still exist; but if they didn't, I was prepared to get booster shots.

Don't assume. Confirm.


* Antibody titer is a laboratory test that measures the level of antibodies in a blood sample.
https://www.ucsfhealth.org/medical-tests/antibody-titer-blood-test

[marble falls]

2. I guess this qualifies TACO for the highest medal and award The WHO gives out. So much winning.

[hatrack]

3. Yes, another pathbreaking achievement by The Littlest President . . .

[marble falls]

4. He speaks loudly and carries a small mushroom headed stick. Allegedly.

[SCantiGOP]

5. The ultimate test for a MAGAt:

Will you continue to support Trump when he is responsible for killing your children?