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We believe the first big measles outbreak in Europe came about 250 CE. Large % of the Roman Empire died. Many thought it represented the end of the world. For the next thousand years those with resistance had kids with resistance and it killed fewer people when the caught it. 16th century and Europe brings it to the Americas – where it wipes out whole tribes with no resistance. 2025 Trump appoints an anti-vaxxer with a brain worm to be in charge of the nation’s health.
When the intellectually and morally challenged people voted in a clown for President we now unfortunately have to live with the circus he brought along with him.
We don’t have to go back to the 1800s. I had measles back in 1962. Not fun. I also had mumps and chicken pox.
I am thankful that I was a child after scarlet fever and other once common childhood diseases (including polio) were eradicated. I will be even more thankful if my grandnephews and grandnieces can avoid the three that I had.
While no real vaccine exists for tuberculosis, well funded public health agencies in the USA have kept it in check (e.g., NIH researching preventatives/cures, CDC tracking/reporting outbreaks, etc.). With the recent GOP-led cuts, I suspect that the currently well controlled TB outbreak in Kansas City will be the last of its kind. Good luck to all of us.
beb01 about 16 hours ago
I think we can count on a return of polio.
codycab about 16 hours ago
It’s a sick world we live in.
snarkm about 10 hours ago
Effing vaccinate your kids, people. big sigh
LawrenceS about 10 hours ago
We believe the first big measles outbreak in Europe came about 250 CE. Large % of the Roman Empire died. Many thought it represented the end of the world. For the next thousand years those with resistance had kids with resistance and it killed fewer people when the caught it. 16th century and Europe brings it to the Americas – where it wipes out whole tribes with no resistance. 2025 Trump appoints an anti-vaxxer with a brain worm to be in charge of the nation’s health.
Ignatz Premium Member about 9 hours ago
There have been 90 cases in Texas, the most in 30 years.
“Oh, when will they ever learn?” – Pete Seeger
Decepticomic about 9 hours ago
Just drink some raw milk and snort some ivermectin.
baraktorvan about 9 hours ago
Guess it is time to return to the 1800s. At least that is what RFK wants. So time to find laudanum and other snake oils.
chks about 9 hours ago
When the intellectually and morally challenged people voted in a clown for President we now unfortunately have to live with the circus he brought along with him.
brianstreleckis about 9 hours ago
A strip likely drawn several weeks ago (at least) becomes eerily relevant upon release.
DawnQuinn1 about 8 hours ago
With healthcare being cut in the USA (if it even exists) almost any illness can return … like COVID.
Newenglandah about 7 hours ago
We don’t have to go back to the 1800s. I had measles back in 1962. Not fun. I also had mumps and chicken pox.
I am thankful that I was a child after scarlet fever and other once common childhood diseases (including polio) were eradicated. I will be even more thankful if my grandnephews and grandnieces can avoid the three that I had.
Mel-T-Pass Premium Member about 6 hours ago
Back to the 50’s, indeed. Thank you “leaders.”
sueb1863 about 6 hours ago
Better hope smallpox doesn’t come back.
KaraBooBunny about 5 hours ago
While no real vaccine exists for tuberculosis, well funded public health agencies in the USA have kept it in check (e.g., NIH researching preventatives/cures, CDC tracking/reporting outbreaks, etc.). With the recent GOP-led cuts, I suspect that the currently well controlled TB outbreak in Kansas City will be the last of its kind. Good luck to all of us.