We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming Mar 15, 2026
"...suddenly, the disease has become so entrenched in American life that it sometimes fails to make headlines when a new outbreak erupts...
...the disease’s resurgence serves as a serious warning about the country’s capacity to manage infectious disease threats of all kinds...
People who recover from measles can experience complications such as pneumonia, which can lead to death, or encephalitis, which can later lead to deafness or intellectual disabilities from the brain swelling. The virus can also affect the immune system, making people more susceptible to other infections over the long term, even ones they’ve had before.
In rare instances – though more likely if someone is infected as a child – measles patients can develop a progressive dementia...
...Measles is an economic scourge.
Recurring outbreaks of measles in the U.S. will mean high economic costs..."
LINK:https://www.abc4.com/news/national/we-study-pandemics-and-the-resurgence-of-measles-is-a-grim-sign-of-whats-coming/
