Texas Declares Measles Outbreak Over

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19 hrs ago

Above: Medical staff administers a dose of the measles vaccine to a child at a health center in Lubbock, Texas, on Feb. 27, 2025. Image copyright: Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP/Getty Images

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Left narrative

Texas declaring the measles outbreak over is a relief, but it underscores the ongoing danger of vaccine hesitancy and weakened public health infrastructure. This crisis was preventable. The state must reinvest in science-based education, strengthen vaccination requirements, and combat disinformation to avoid future outbreaks that put children, the elderly, and immunocompromised communities at risk.

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Right narrative

With Texas declaring the measles outbreak over, it's clear that communities can recover without heavy-handed mandates. Parental choice and localized responses proved more effective than government overreach. This should be a reminder that trust, education, and freedom — not coercion — are the foundations of public health. Texans deserve continued respect for medical freedom and personal responsibility moving forward.

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