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The Samoa Measles Outbreak: Responsibility and Public Perception
This chapter examines the complex role of a public figure during the 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa, focusing on the difference between being implicated and being responsible for the event. It discusses the interplay of vaccination rates, historical health issues, and anti-vaccination sentiments, while analyzing the implications of public trust in vaccines and media narratives.