RFK Jr. Declines to Declare Measles Outbreak a National Emergency
Forbes Breaking NewsAugust 7, 20252 min8,719 views
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- 🌍 An international measles outbreak is currently occurring, with significant case numbers in Mexico, Canada, and Europe.
- 🇺🇸 The United States has reported approximately 1300 measles cases, which is considered a good control rate compared to other industrial nations.
- 📉 Outbreaks within the US are declining, and CDC teams are deployed to affected areas where requested by governors.
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- 🤝 The administration is providing support for unvaccinated populations and ensuring protocols for treating individuals who contract measles.
- ⚠️ Despite the ongoing outbreak, the current situation is not considered a national emergency at this time.
- 🏥 The focus is on supporting individual states with their specific outbreak issues and managing cases.
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