Secretary Kennedy has instructed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to lead efforts in health readiness and response following a measles outbreak in Texas. During his visit to the state, Kennedy met with Texas state health officials. As a result, an additional CDC response team will be deployed to assist Texas in protecting its citizens from measles and related complications.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services underscores the CDC's role in safeguarding lives, national security, and the U.S. economy. The CDC's experts are pivotal in providing timely information and efficiently addressing diseases, whether they generate domestically or globally, or are a result of natural causes or deliberate actions. The agency also spearheads public health research and local initiatives across the nation.
CDC remains committed to science and innovation in public health, prioritizing community-based efforts to ensure the well-being of all citizens.
