Measles Outbreaks and Vaccine Policy

In South Carolina, the largest outbreak in decades has highlighted the vulnerability of children who are too young for the MMR shot.

Public health officials warn that seven out of 14 counties in Massachusetts no longer meet the threshold for herd immunity.

The policy changes, overseen by HHS Secretary RFK Jr., have paused federal vaccine guidance and sparked alarm among medical professionals.

Experts argue that the lasting damage to public trust in vaccines may take years to reverse, even if the current policies are eventually overturned.