And the Feds are sure, just sure, that it’s the fault of the French and the Joooooz! Boy, if that’s not a double-header for both Islamists and Amnesty Shills I don’t know what is! No matter how much they try to avoid it, the truth of the matter is, the flood of people coming in at the southern border are from third-world countries with no national health care of immunization system. As a result, we’ve seen epidemics of mumps and measles and other diseases we thought the civilized world had vanquished. Another perk brought to you by those who want a new slave class, which now saddles your children with a potentially deadly disease.
CDC: Measles cases in US top 70, highest in 6 years
Measles outbreaks in several states have led to more than 70 cases so far this year, the worst in six years, health officials said Thursday. Most of the cases have been traced to outbreaks overseas and are mainly in children who were not vaccinated for religious or other reasons [Other reasons? Yeah, like the “being from Mexico” reason] or were too young, according to the Centers for Disease control and Prevention. Since measles vaccinations began in the early 1960s, cases have dramatically declined in the U.S.
So far this year, the CDC has confirmed reports of 64 cases in nine states. There were no deaths, but 14 people were hospitalized, said CDC spokesman Curtis Allen…Measles is caused by a virus that normally grows in cells that line the back of the throat and line the lungs. It spreads through contact with a sneezing, coughing, infected person.
Symptoms include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. But about 1 in 5 measles sufferers experience more severe illness that can include diarrhea, ear infections, pneumonia, encephalitis and even seizures and death.
Of the 64 cases reported to the CDC as of last week, 63 were unvaccinated or it wasn’t known if they were vaccinated. At least 54 of the cases stemmed from outbreaks in Switzerland, Israel or other countries, Allen said. [Gee, I wonder what the breakdown is, and what those other ‘unnamed’ countres are. Hmmm.]
For more information about measles and what you can do to protect your family, visit the CDC.
Hey Tammy, yes Obama did win Guam by 7 votes. Their names of the voters were the Skipper, Gilligan, The Professor, Maryann, etc…
Be careful with this article; it might be contagious! Heh!
Get your vaccinations people. They are not perfect but the work, and work better as more of us are immunized. Complications are rare.
Here is Ron Paul’s immigration policy. Read and tell me if you still think he is the leader of Heaven’s Gate type cult.
Both the Bush administration and congressional leadership have promised to spend the next two months addressing national security issues. But real national security cannot be achieved unless and until our borders are physically secured. It’s as simple as that. All the talk about fighting terror and making America safer is meaningless without border security. It makes no sense to seek terrorists abroad if our own front door is left unlocked.
Although the border security bill already passed by the House is a good start, Congress needs to pass broader legislation this year based on the following simple points:
First, physically secure our borders and coastlines. We must have control over who enters our country before we even begin to consider complicated immigration reform proposals.
Second, enforce visa rules on those already in the country. Immigration officials must track visa holders and deport individuals who overstay their visas or otherwise violate U.S. law. This is especially important when we recall that some of the 9/11 terrorists had expired visas.
Third, reject amnesty. If we reward lawbreakers who enter this country illegally with citizenship, then any new laws Congress might pass likewise can be ignored. Reform must begin with a new mentality that immigration laws will be enforced.
Fourth, end welfare-state incentives for illegals. Americans are quick to welcome immigrants who simply wish to work hard and make a better life for themselves. But taxpayers cannot continue to pay when illegal immigrants use hospitals, clinics, schools, roads, and social services.
Fifth, end birthright citizenship. As long as illegal immigrants know their children born here will be citizens, the perverse incentive to sneak into this country remains strong. Citizenship involves more than the mere location of one’s birth.
Finally, completely overhaul the legal immigration process. The current system is incoherent and unfair. Legal immigrants from all countries should face the same rules and waiting periods.
If we keep these points in mind, immigration reform does not need to be complicated or expensive. It does, however, need to happen this year.