RFK Jr. Failed America On Measles

Tom Bartlett: “Measles is undeniably back. The disease, which was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, is once again endemic, the Pan American Health Organization reportedly decided at a meeting this week.”

“PAHO made that determination based on a set of technical standards, and its official declaration is expected early next week. Those criteria say that measles is endemic when the same strain of the virus causes continuous infections for a year straight; even before this week’s meeting, publicly available data indicated that this was likely the case.”

“But really, the evidence has been clear for some time now: The U.S. is in the midst of a measles crisis unlike any it’s faced in decades. More than 5,000 cases in 45 states have been confirmed this year. Pennsylvania started reporting measles deaths this August; its count is now up to seven. New York has had one death. Wisconsin reported its second yesterday.”