Episode 180: The April Fool's Tragedy
Osterholm Update
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The Measles Crisis and Misinformation
This chapter addresses the alarming rise of the measles outbreak, particularly in Texas and New Mexico, exacerbated by vaccine misinformation and anti-vaccine rhetoric. It covers significant stories related to the MMR vaccine, including a fraudulent CDC mimicking website and concerns over biased federal vaccine studies. The chapter emphasizes the urgent need for consistent federal messages on vaccinations to curb this escalating public health crisis.
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