By LINDA BOYLE
As we read reports about the measles being an epidemic among the unvaccinated, I thought it would be helpful to present the following data from the CDC web page:
U.S. Measles Cases in 2025
- Total cases: 164
Cases by Age
- Under 5 years: 55 (34%)
- 5-19 years: 79 (48%)
- 20+ years: 29 (18%)
- Age unknown: 1 (1%)
Vaccination Status
- Unvaccinated or Unknown: 95%
- One MMR dose: 3%
- Two MMR doses: 2%
U.S. Hospitalizations in 2025: 20% (32 of 164)
Percent by Age Group Hospitalized
- Under 5 years: 29% (16 of 55)
- 5-19 years: 13% (10 of 79)
- 20+ years: 17% (5 of 29)
- Age unknown: 100% (1 of 1)
U.S. Deaths in 2025: 1
It is important to note some of these cases that were hospitalized were done “to protect other family members, for instance to protect immunocompromised relatives.” In the US population, between 3 and 6.6% of the US population is immunocompromised.
To bring the measles outbreak closer to home, there have been two measles cases in Alaska for 2025.
AP published an article about the outbreak in Lubbock, Texas. Quoted in that article was Dr. Lara Johnson, a pediatrician and Chief Executive Officer at Covenant Health Hospital in Lubbock. This is the site of the only recent US measles death. Dr. Johnson stated, “Unfortunately, like so many viruses, there aren’t any specific treatments for measles. What we’re doing is providing supportive care, helping support the patients as they hopefully recover.”
In 2023, the National Foundation for Infectious Disease issued a call to action, Vitamin A for the management of measles in the US. It recommended all US children presenting with measles “receive an age-appropriate dose of vitamin A as part of a comprehensive measles management protocol, regardless of nutritional status.”
I don’t know if Dr. Johnson used Vitamin A as part of her protocol for her hospitalized patients, but it would seem such treatment modality would be prudent.
Vitamin A has reduced mortality during measles outbreaks. The good news is it is cheap, we have an abundant supply, and there are few side effects when used appropriately. Why isn’t it used routinely to treat measles? Hmm. Perhaps we should ask Big Pharma. Maybe it’s because there is no money to be made.
The CDC recently updated its recommendation to support giving vitamin A “under the supervision of a physician for those with mild, moderate, and severe infection. Studies have found that vitamin A can dramatically reduce measles mortality.”
The big push is for people to get their children vaccinated with the Measles-Mumps-Rubella shot. The MMR vaccine is a live virus. Even if you said everyone was mandated to take it, there are some people who cannot take live viruses. And there are those people who fail to get immunity even after they have been vaccinated. The measles vaccine is said to be 85-95% efficacious after one dose, and 90-98% after two doses.
Past measles outbreaks in the US and Canada have resulted in up to 50% of those developing measles have received two doses of MMR. The reality is with or without ending vaccine exemptions, there will always be outbreaks.
Some articles say this is an epidemic. However, measles is still considered by the World Health Organization to be eliminated. That means there is no regular spread of the disease. It occurs in short-term outbreaks. Yes, the US is currently experiencing one.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) is examining the U.S. vaccine schedules. I expect more information to come out concerning how many vaccines does your child need and at what age.
Dr. Meryl Nass of the Children’s Health Defense states there have been many reports of autism occurring after the MMR shot. She goes on to state that the older a child is when they receive this vaccine, the better. The child will be less likely to have severe neurologic complications.
Yes, most children recover from the measles. But the disease can lead to dangerous complications like pneumonia, blindness, brain swelling and death.
As for complications with the vaccine itself, there have been approximately 89,000 adverse reactions in the last 30 years. That includes about 450 deaths. These statistics are from the U.S. Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System for measles vaccines.
Read Dr. Meryl Nass’ clarification of the AP article on the Texas outbreak and RFK Jr. here.
Every parent must make the best decision for their children. Parents must determine the risk from the shot versus the risk from the disease. Statistics show most of us won’t be exposed to measles and about 99.9% of healthy children will be fine if they contract measles.
Dr. Katherine Wells, the director of the local health department in Lubbock Texas, stated the first case was in an unvaccinated child sitting in the emergency room next to a child who had measles.
This showed how quickly the disease can spread. The nurse in me wants to ask, what was a child with a probable measles rash doing next to another child in the emergency room? That would be Infection Control 101.
Right now, we have only had two cases of measles in Alaska. In the last 25 years, the entire US has had four deaths. Armed with the facts, parents can make the best decisions for their family.
If you want to get your child vaccinated, several doctors with whom I spoke recommended you wait until the child is 2.5 to 3 years old. The brain will be more developed and less likely to be affected.
Get informed. I am not a medical doctor. Discuss the MMR vaccine with your healthcare providers.
The child is yours and the decision is yours.
Linda Boyle, RN, MSN, DM, was formerly the chief nurse for the 3rd Medical Group, JBER, and was the interim director of the Alaska VA. Most recently, she served as Director for Central Alabama VA Healthcare System. She is the director of the Alaska Covid Alliance/Alaskans 4 Personal Freedom.
“Vitamin A has reduced mortality during measles outbreaks.” I don’t think the author has any valid data supporting this dangerous statement. Could she clarify with some reputable research?
There is nothing to worry about. It is just the measles. What you should be concerned about is the woke mind virus that plagues the ignorant. Those with low immunity to propaganda are currently affected the worse.
But measles? Just another fear tactic to get you upset and afraid and willing to inject a product into your arm.
Go ahead, it will protect you. Please, take it and call the doctor in the morning, for another booster.
Please, don’t let anyone stop you. The more you take, the more immune you become.
Heh, sucker born every minute. Easy money.
Sebastian, I don’t think that you have any data proving that it is actually dangerous OR inaccurate. So what leads you to maintain this statement is dangerous?
Maybe just cut to the chase, and tell us about how all of the excipient ingredients and adjuvants in that particular vaccine are an absolute necessity, with unblemished safety profiles. Kindly bring the “reputable resesearch” receipts, too.
Vitamin D ought to be on the general list also. Cheers –
‘https://www.nfid.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Call-to-Action-Vitamin-A-for-the-Management-of-Measles-in-the-US-FINAL.pdf
Check out the references yourself. Oh, and quit being such a d*ck in these comments all the time.
Why not do your own homework.?
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Then you don’t have to worry about “dangerous” or “thinking”.
Use of Vitamin A: per the National Foundatikn for Infectious Diseases. Maybe do your own research and learn something new. Medicine is, and should be, constantly evolving as more research comes out.
You claim the author’s statement is dangerous.
The author quotes the CDC in this paragraph:
The CDC recently updated its recommendation to support giving vitamin A “under the supervision of a physician for those with mild, moderate, and severe infection. Studies have found that vitamin A can dramatically reduce measles mortality.”
Sebastian, you are wise to question the CDC
I’ll give credit for this, vitamins were mentioned. Now mention vitamins with a proper diet and daily exercise. Do this and you don’t need vaccines.
RFK Jr is flying in an entire plane load of Vit A as we speak. also president trumps personal healer and evangelical to raise the poor child that died of other causes. that should put this educational thing to a reset.
increase the pay of the charter school superintendent down there too, $870K for 1,ooo population is outrageous, how come our charter school people arent’ t paid this much. I demand an investigation
If you catch measles the chances of dying is about the same as if you’d caught the flu. After measles your immune system will protect against another infection. Don’t fall for the hype or fear.
Watch the High Wire episode last week. Very interesting information about measles. ‘https://thehighwire.com/watch
Two funny chuckles from our favorite boil. Any more and it would be a wart!
– Vitamin A
– Citing the CDC after all her bemoaning
Rom the above article —
In 2023, the National Foundation for Infectious Disease issued a call to action, Vitamin A for the management of measles in the US. It recommended all US children presenting with measles “receive an age-appropriate dose of vitamin A as part of a comprehensive measles management protocol, regardless of nutritional status.”
Here is a link to the report from that site if it will post.
‘https://www.nfid.org/resource/vitamin-a-for-the-management-of-measles-in-the-us/
Hey cubby read the following paragraph. Might help to deprogram you (though it’s a long shot. Here let me help
The CDC recently updated its recommendation to support giving vitamin A “under the supervision of a physician for those with mild, moderate, and severe infection. Studies have found that vitamin A can dramatically reduce measles mortality.”
Your welcome
Two glaringly obvious reasons diseases that were once a rarity in USA are now on the uptick.
Open boarders -how many of the kids getting measles are from the USA? How many USA citizens were exposed to outside disease brought in through the borders? … unknowable
Propaganda from big pharma
Look everyone!! If you don’t get your shots like good little sheep you and yours will get sick and die!!
People need to learn to be proactive,not reactive. Did we learn nothing from the Covid insanity?
One thing I learned is that the leftists are absolutely ruled by fear. Easy to control and manipulate. Eventually they will over inject themselves an boost their immune systems into collapse. The problem will eventually take care of itself.
I, like many of my fellow cabal such as Soros, Bilderburgs, Rothchilds, and other big names of the Illuminati are carefully orchestrating the demise of humanity and Democrats make the job so much easier.
Thanks leftists fools. Your precious world will soon be ours all thanks to you. While you useful idiots keep fighting for so called “social justice”, we use this opportune time of social division to further gain power over the gullible. Keep it up!
What’s wrong with getting the measles? My parents purposely exposed me to measles to get it over with. I have had immunity my entire life – now 77.
Sunshine is back! don’t forget exposure! IT’S good for you!
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