What factors are contributing to the rise of measles outbreaks in the United States?

According to Dr. Michael Osterholm, we're facing a 'perfect storm' combining three critical factors. First, there's been a rapid destruction of the public health workforce, reducing our capacity to respond to outbreaks. Second, public attitudes toward vaccines have shifted dramatically, with more parents choosing not to vaccinate their children. Third, highly infectious viruses like measles remain prevalent and capable of causing serious illnesses. The recent outbreak in Texas is described as a 'harbinger of things to come' as vaccination rates continue to decline nationwide, compounded by potentially harmful messaging from health authorities suggesting vaccines are unnecessary or unsafe.