The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is worried than ever about the measles outbreak swelling across America, with multiple cases yet to be reported.
See the tweet below.
As the outbreak surges to 747 cases nationwide with three deaths reported, American families are left wondering why federal officials cannot manage basic disease prevention while demanding control over personal health choices.
The CDC revealed that a measles outbreak centered in West Texas communities has likely been significantly underreported.
Dr. David Sugerman, leading the CDC’s measles response, confirmed over 90% of cases are linked to “close-knit, undervaccinated communities” in the Southwest.
Texas has confirmed 561 cases in the West Texas outbreak, primarily affecting Mennonite communities.
Moreover, the CDC has deployed personnel to Texas, but their response has been hampered by budget cuts and layoffs that have crippled the agency’s ability to respond effectively.
Each measles case costs between $30,000 and $50,000 to address, creating a massive financial burden on Texas healthcare systems.
Meanwhile, the CDC’s budget was reduced by $11.4 billion, affecting state health departments’ ability to respond to outbreaks, raising questions about whether taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently.
“We do believe that there’s quite a large amount of cases that are not reported and underreported,” Dr. David Sugerman stated, confirming what many have suspected about the government’s tracking capabilities.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr has taken a refreshingly different approach from previous administrations, underscoring personal choice in vaccination decisions.
Kennedy stated that Texas has “done a very good job at controlling the measles outbreak” – a stark contrast to the fear-mongering rhetoric from the establishment media.
The CDC’s vaccine advisory committee met for the first time since Kennedy took office to discuss the rising measles cases.
Per @CDCgov's David Sugerman at ACIP meeting today, asked about Texas measles outbreak
"We do believe that there's quite a large amount of cases that are not reported"https://t.co/Ttx1u6XR3u pic.twitter.com/OKaEzvd9Bj
— Alexander Tin (@Alexander_Tin) April 15, 2025
He has rightfully raised concerns about committee members’ conflicts of interest due to their ties with the pharmaceutical industry, bringing much-needed transparency to these influential decision-makers.
Kennedy also compared U.S. measles cases to higher numbers in Europe, putting the American situation in perspective rather than allowing the media to create unnecessary panic.
At the same time, the CDC is reportedly concerned that ongoing outbreaks could lead to the U.S. losing its status of having eliminated endemic community spread of measles.
Yet, the focus should remain on empowering families to make informed health decisions rather than imposing one-size-fits-all government mandates.
Ultimately, the situation requires immediate attention and resource reallocation to prevent further fatalities and loss of public trust in health advisories.
The U.S. must confront these challenges head-on, speaking truth to power about the vital importance of vaccines while addressing concerns about government efficiency and resource allocation.
