Measles Used to Be in Our Rearview Mirror. Now Cases Are Reaching Record Highs.

Measles cases reached a milestone as of July 23, surpassing any year since 1991, with over 4,850 infections reported since last year and three deaths recorded. The article notes that measles is highly contagious and often the first vaccine-preventable disease to strike when immunization rates drop. Concerns are raised over recent governmental shifts that have sown doubt about vaccination safety.