How did health officials respond to measles cases among Afghan evacuees?

Imagine arriving in a new country after fleeing your home, only to face a contagious disease outbreak. That's what happened when Afghan evacuees began arriving in the United States and measles cases were detected. In response, public health officials conducted a mass vaccination campaign to try to control the spread. This report simply describes those actions—who was involved and what was done. It's important to understand this is a story of the response, not proof of the result. The report doesn't tell us how many people were vaccinated, whether the campaign actually stopped new measles cases, or if there were any side effects from the vaccinations. It's a snapshot of public health in action during a crisis, showing the steps taken when vulnerable populations face infectious threats. Without comparing outcomes to what might have happened without the campaign, we can't say for certain that the vaccinations made the difference.