CDC: Only 1 in 10 hospital patients early in the West Texas measles outbreak had underlying conditions Laine Bergeson June 5, 2026 CIDRAP A new study in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from scientists with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and their state partners analyzes the patients hospitalized during the first two months of the measles outbreak that swept through West Texas in 2025, finding that nearly all were unvaccinated children, only 11% had preexisting conditions, and respiratory complications were common.

People just won’t give up on blaming some almost mythical “vulnerable” people.

“Underlying conditions” propaganda of the pandemic, but for heat wave deaths and data center pollution harms. Also... be wary of “closed loop” being trotted out as some tech will save us cure-all for data center water concerns. Because of course it’s not. Chloe Humbert Jul 07, 2026 Yes, it’s well understood that many harmful things are especially harmful to some people. This isn’t new. And being “already sick” shouldn’t mean we do nothing to stop preventable worsening, or else why does anyone ever go to the doctor ever? Prevention is good. And many of the harms that are especially dangerous to “vulnerable” people, are nevertheless also harming “healthy” people too.

Well shit.

Also they are not fucking around when it comes to information - they have where the people were on these days from these hours, down to bullshitting around a goodwill.

CW: Child Death.

🚨 **Breaking: Measles Outbreak Hits Record Highs in the US! 😷**

For the second consecutive year, measles—one of the world's most contagious diseases—is on track to shatter the record for U.S. cases, with 2026 projected to be even worse than 2025. As of early July, we’ve already seen over 2,000 cases, the highest number in 35 years!

### Key Facts:

- **Contagiousness**: Measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours. Just one infected person can cause an outbreak in communities with low vaccination rates.

- **Severe Risks**: Measles isn't just a rash; it can lead to serious complications like pneumonia and even death, particularly in young children and vulnerable individuals.

- **Vaccination Rates Dwindling**: Currently, 12.8% of kindergarteners are missing their vaccines, creating a dangerous gap. With 93% of cases in unvaccinated individuals, we must act NOW to reverse this trend!

### What You Can Do:

1. **Get Vaccinated**: The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is the only effective way to prevent this disease. If you haven’t vaccinated your children, please do so!

2. **Spread Awareness**: Share this message to inform your community about the importance of vaccination and herd immunity.

3. **Stay Informed**: Follow local health updates and understand where outbreaks are occurring.

### Why This Matters:

If we don’t act quickly, we risk not only personal health but also the well-being of our communities. Measles can find a foothold and wreak havoc if vaccination rates continue to drop.