Measles outbreak in New Mexico spreads to Texas

I recently read that my state, New Mexico, had more cases of measles diagnosed in 2024 than the entire US reported in 2023.

I understand that some are afraid of vaccinations. I was born in a time when vaccinations were not yet available for some diseases. As a toddler, I had a close brush with death from polio. My brother was deaf in one ear due to mumps, so I have a different perspective.

If you are a parent who fears vaccination, I implore you to discuss the issue with a pediatrician. Reconsider.

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tenente · 100+, M

I will never understand antivaxxers 🙄 I wish them luck 💀

FreddieUK · 70-79, M

@tenente Luck is what they rely on - which is tough on their kids. 🙁

Mamapolo2016 · F

@tenente I do not refer solely to any administration our country has had. It would be a great deal of help if the government didn’t lie to the country that elected them. That distrust is nothing new.

JimboSaturn · 56-60, M

@tenente natural selection