US measles cases hit 35-year high, NIH chief urges vaccination

US measles cases have reached their highest level in 35 years. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr Jay Bhattacharya urged parents to vaccinate children against measles and other preventable diseases. He stressed that routine vaccines, including MMR and DTaP, are essential for protection, while declining vaccination rates remain a concern amid reduced public trust after the pandemic.