There are nearly 100 cases of measles across Texas and New Mexico, sparking concerns as springtime approaches. Obama White House former Policy Director Dr. Kavita Patel shares a warning of how quickly measles can spread and comments on HHS Secretary Robert F.

The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000 "thanks to a very high percentage of people receiving the safe and effective measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine," the CDC said, but now U.S. coverage among children of kindergarten age is below the 95 percent coverage target, which creates a higher risk for outbreaks of the virus.