TWiV 1201: Booster shots with Adam Ratner
This Week in Virology
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Lessons from the Measles Outbreak
This chapter explores the 2018-2019 measles outbreak in New York City and its implications on perceptions of the anti-vaccine movement and public health. The narrative connects historical and contemporary issues, including the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine and the serious risks associated with measles infections. It also highlights the role of social determinants of health and political influences on vaccination rates, drawing parallels to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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