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Vaccination and Measles Resurgence
This chapter examines the correlation between vaccination rates and measles outbreaks, particularly comparing historical instances like the 1970 Texarkana outbreak with recent cases in Texas and New York City. It highlights the impact of immunization policies on small communities and discusses legislative responses to increasing vaccine exemptions. The narrative also covers the dramatic decline of measles incidents post-vaccination introduction and the concerning rise in non-medical exemptions that poses a risk to public health.