Texas measles cases are underreported, response hurt by funding cuts, CDC scientist says

Measles cases in Texas are underreported and the response by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is impacted by recent funding cuts, a scientist said.

"We do believe that there's quite a large amount of cases that are not reported and underreported," Dr. David Sugerman, CDC Senior Scientist, said during an Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting on Tuesday. 

"In working very closely with our colleagues in Texas, in talking with families, they may mention prior...