Well, that’s one way to respond to the current surge in Flu cases.
intercst
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Wait till they catch Chicken pox that was almost stamped out of the United States, but here they go again.
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article285789231.html
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Where can a fella bet on where the next Measles outbreak will be?
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Where can a fella bet on where the next Measles outbreak will be?
The evening news just reported on an outbreak in west Texas, especially among students in religious schools, which can obtain an exemption from state vax mandates.
Steve
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I believe that is in West, Texas. It’s an actual town name, not a compass direction. On I-35 north of Waco. They have a great bakery, the Czech Bakery, which I will be avoiding until this mess passes.
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Yes, I know. Long time White Sox leadoff hitter, Scott Podsednik is from West, Texas.
And yes, you are correct, it is West, Texas, not west Texas.
Steve
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Isn’t that called thinning the herd?
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I call it sacrificing children to Baal/RFKJr
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Do you think Mennonites refusing to vaccinate has anything to do with [the nutty] RFK Jr?
Baal? Did you say Baal? This is all your fault!
Steve
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Measles kills less than 1 child in 10. But seizures, encephalitis and often permanent neurological damage are common side effects. I can’t wrap my head around people who are voluntarily doing this to their own children, but it helps explain recent election results.
From a macroeconomic perspective, I suppose caring for growing numbers of sick and suffering children will be more expensive than vaccinating them.
I have come to the sad realization that I do not understand or love my country as much as I once did. I am a stranger in a strange land.
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They should be charged with child abuse. Will never happen though.
RFK Jr. and the Measles Outbreak
Now he’s HHS secretary, not a gadfly, as unvaxxed children are hospitalized.
The normally supportive WSJ Editorial Page is aghast.
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Think of the measles killing children as a mere preview. Much of USAian life is based on techs that the users do not even know exist let alone understand.
Buckle up. Or move to Mexico where my neighbors are amazed and aghast.
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No, the outbreak is centered in Gaines County, right next to New Mexico. Not in the town of West, but in west Texas.
Who had NM?
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Well, the article I linked spelled “West” with an uppercase “W”, as if it was a name, rather than a description. Either way, the news last night reported the case count is nearly to 100. There are memes being posted with measles being renamed “freedom rash”.
Steve
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I never understand the concern here. If you are vaccinated for the measles, why do you care? Or is it just an interesting story?
And if you mention societal costs, I’ll bring up smokers and obese lifestyles.
Can I get the measles if I’ve already been vaccinated?
It’s possible, but very unlikely. The combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is a two-dose vaccine series that effectively protects against all three viruses.
Measles vaccine: Can I get the measles if I’ve already been vaccinated? - Mayo Clinic
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It’s not a competition. Obesity and smokers have several add-on expenses in society, but at least these are both largely choices. When measles goes unchecked, the very fact that it is communicable among the unvaccinated is a big difference from those two examples (which you know, but ignore).
I’m not at all worried about those in west TX per se - they make their own choices. I’m worried more about the add-on affects of disinformation about vaccinations in general that this exemplifies and going forth what that means for the larger population.
Maybe it is just culling the herd of the ignorant, though, so there is that potential overall benefit.
Pete
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I care because I live in a community and care about my community members.
The first dose of MMR isn’t delivered until 12-15 months of age. The second dose isn’t given until 4-6 years. That means that any outbreak can affect young, unprotected children, and those who can’t be vaccinated. I believe in science and the benefit of herd immunity.
Our society has been moving in the “Me First, Screw Everyone Else” direction for some time now. I dont think this is good.
PS - Smokers and fatties are not contagious.
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