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Joe and Mika Do the Trump Dance

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The Troubling Impact of Misinformation on Public Health

This chapter examines the potential appointment of a controversial figure to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and its implications for vaccine policy and public trust. Highlighting the 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa, the discussion emphasizes how misinformation and anti-vaccine sentiments contributed to a devastating public health crisis. The conversation critically analyzes the political dynamics surrounding health policies and the troubling influence of prominent figures on public perception and health decisions.

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