US EditionAmericans worry about Trump's handling of measles outbreak, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
- The United States faces its largest measles outbreak in 25 years, centered in Gaines County, Texas, and spreading to Kansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico as of May 2025.
- The outbreak stems from declining vaccination rates, with only 82% of kindergarteners vaccinated in Gaines County and nationwide MMR coverage dropping below the 95% herd immunity threshold.
- Despite most Americans expressing confidence in the MMR vaccine’s safety and effectiveness, mixed messages from health officials and vaccine skeptics have raised concerns over the outbreak control.
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 55% of respondents worried about measles outbreaks, yet just 31% believed the Trump administration is handling the crisis responsibly, and only 32% expected it to stop the outbreak.
- The outbreak’s spread and vaccination gaps highlight ongoing vulnerabilities in public health, suggesting that renewed efforts are necessary to counter vaccine hesitancy and improve coverage.
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