US EditionSlashed federal funding cancels vaccine clinics amid measles surge
- Federal funding cancellations led health departments in states like Arizona and Nevada to cancel vaccination clinics.
- These funding cuts occurred because the federal government judged the COVID-19 pandemic over, coinciding with a measles resurgence.
- The federal funds canceled totaled $11.4 billion, impacting states and local health departments responsible for immunization efforts.
- A Texas outbreak saw over 500 measles cases, causing two child deaths and 57 hospitalizations.
- Officials voiced concern that cuts will reduce vaccine accessibility and harm immunization rates.
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