The U.S. is up to 1,001 confirmed measles cases, including in Tennessee. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne. It is preventable through vaccines, and has been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000.
Federal cuts hit Nashville’s health department, prompting Metro to weigh further legal action
The Trump administration halted three federal health grants, disrupting measles outbreak efforts and eliminating at least seven positions within Metro’s Public Health Department. Nashville is mulling a legal challenge.
Tennessee finds first measles case
Tennessee’s measles vaccination rate is much lower than it needs to be for community protection, and health leaders fear that misinformation is a contributing reason.
Why Every Case Of Measles In Tennessee Spawns A Costly Emergency Response
Listen Even the one case of measles confirmed in East Tennessee last week has triggered a costly emergency response. The state’s Department of Health treats every patient like a ticking time bomb.
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