February 4, 2026

CDC Deputy Director Unclear On How It's *His* Job To Prevent Contagious Diseases Like Measles

Dr. Ralph Abraham has said measles are just 'the cost of doing business'

CDC Deputy Director Unclear On How It's *His* Job To Prevent Contagious Diseases Like Measles

TL;DR

  • South Carolina has reported 876 measles cases, the largest outbreak in the US since 2000.
  • A Texas ICE detention center reported two cases among 300 imprisoned children.
  • The article criticizes CDC Principal Deputy Director Ralph Abraham for dismissing measles as 'the cost of doing business'.
  • Outbreaks are now largely originating domestically, unlike in the past.
  • Vaccination hesitancy has become a 'badge of honor' for a significant portion of Republicans.
  • The US saw a 34-year high of over 2200 measles cases last year.
  • Abraham argued against blaming US policy or the HHS Secretary for outbreaks, citing global trends and other countries with measles.
  • The article refutes Abraham's claims by referencing fraudulent studies linking vaccines to autism and highlighting the importance of herd immunity.
  • Despite high US immunization coverage, breakthrough cases occur, emphasizing the need for herd immunity.
  • The article attributes the problem to 'anti-vaxx lunatics' in health centers and the partisan politicization of vaccinations.
  • It argues that respecting communities that choose not to vaccinate endangers vulnerable populations like immunocompromised individuals and unvaccinated children.

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