The Resurgence of Measles: Vaccination Challenges and Misinformation

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This chapter explores the resurgence of measles in the US despite being declared eliminated, focusing on international travelers and unvaccinated pockets as the sources. It addresses specific outbreaks, like the one in the Orthodox Jewish community, and highlights the CDC's concerns. The conversation delves into vaccine skepticism, the rise of exemptions, and the need for trusted messengers to combat misinformation.

One state (cough, cough Florida) is leading the US in measles cases. The contagious disease was once declared eliminated, but Florida’s surgeon general is taking a hands-off approach to managing the outbreak.

This episode was produced by Jesse Alejandro Cottrell and Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and guest-hosted by Haleema Shah.

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