
The recent measles outbreak in Texas has raised concerns about vaccination and public health measures. The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been actively involved in supporting local efforts to contain the outbreak, providing technical assistance, laboratory support, vaccines, and therapeutic medication as needed.
While Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not personally endorse vaccination in response to inquiries, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasized that vaccination remains the best defense against measles infection. The CDC has been working closely with Texas health authorities to monitor the situation and provide necessary support.