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Vaccination Efforts at Risk Under RFK Jr.'s HHS Tenure

KQED's Forum

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Measles Resurgence and Vaccine Hesitancy

This chapter discusses the troubling resurgence of measles outbreaks in West Texas linked to declining vaccination rates. It explores the historical context of successful vaccination campaigns in the U.S. and the contemporary challenges posed by vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. The dialogue emphasizes the critical need for high vaccination rates to maintain herd immunity and safeguard public health against infectious diseases.

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