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Texas declaring the measles outbreak over is a relief, but it underscores the ongoing danger of vaccine hesitancy and weakened public health infrastructure. This crisis was preventable. The state must reinvest in science-based education, strengthen vaccination requirements, and combat disinformation to avoid future outbreaks that put children, the elderly, and immunocompromised communities at risk.
With Texas declaring the measles outbreak over, it's clear that communities can recover without heavy-handed mandates. Parental choice and localized responses proved more effective than government overreach. This should be a reminder that trust, education, and freedom — not coercion — are the foundations of public health. Texans deserve continued respect for medical freedom and personal responsibility moving forward.