Since measles is a reportable disease, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) usually keeps everyone informed regarding an outbreak.
The CDC updated its website today with new measles outbreak information. However, the CDC did not issue an updated Health Advisory, as it did on September 20, 2021.
Today’s data indicates there have been a total of 20 measles cases reported by three jurisdictions as of September 29, 2021.
The CDC says in a given year, more measles cases can occur for any of the following reasons:
America’s Quiet Measles Outbreak
No Change Found in Pattern of Adverse Events After Third COVID-19 Shot
Of the 12,591 individuals who completed a health check-in for all three doses, 79.4 and 74.1 percent reported local, systemic reactions
Study Characterizes Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults
Review shows median age of 21 years, involvement of five organ systems, and presentation four weeks after COVID-19
CDC Pushes Hard on Vaccination for Pregnant Women in New Advisory
Last month alone, 22 pregnant women died of COVID-19 in the United States
Americans Divided on Biden’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Poll Finds
Among Democrats, more than three-quarters approve of the mandate; only about one-quarter of Republicans approve
Preexisting Chronic Conditions Tied to COVID-19 Severity in Children
Additionally, Black or other non-White race tied to greater severity in hospitalized children
Pfizer Sends First Data to FDA on COVID-19 Vaccines for Younger Children
Agency has said it could authorize a vaccine for younger children in a matter of weeks after receipt of trial data
Smoking Has Causal Effect on Risk for Severe COVID-19
Current smokers have increased risk for hospitalization, mortality; genetically predicted propensity to start smoking also linked to risks
SARS-CoV-2 Infection May Increase Risk for Preeclampsia
Risk for preeclampsia greater with moderate or severe COVID-19 versus asymptomatic or mild disease
COVID-19 Mortality Burden High Among Those 25 to 64 Years
Through March 13, 2021, COVID-19 pandemic resulted in 9.08 million years of life lost in the United States