A measles outbreak in West Texas is overwhelming the CDC, which is facing severe budget cuts and staffing shortages. CDC official David Sugerman stated that controlling the outbreak will require significant financial resources, estimating costs of $30,000-$50,000 per case. The agency's response has been unusually quiet under the current administration, with Sugerman's comments being among the few public statements. ACIP chair Keipp Talbot expressed dismay at the preventable deaths, emphasizing the MMR vaccine's high effectiveness.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.